Draft RFP for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems and Non-NATO Commercial Ammunition   2

Notice

This is a Draft Request for Proposal (RFP). The purpose of this document is to provide industry with a general understanding of the requirements of this acquisition and to obtain industry feedback on its content prior to release of the formal RFP. The United States Government (USG) is not utilizing this document to negotiate or solicit proposals, and the issuance of this Draft RFP does not bind the Government in any way. Portions of this Draft RFP are subject to change. Please note the terms RFP and solicitation will be used interchangeably throughout this document. Unless specified, the number of days for all submissions required by the resulting contract shall be calendar days.

General Information

The Army Contracting Command Rock Island (ACC-RI) and the U.S. Army, Product Lead Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (PdL SAWS) herein issues draft Solicitation W519TC-26-R-0001. This is for the procurement of Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (SAWS) and NATO non-standard ammunition (NSA). This is in support of the Department of War (DoW), other United States Government (USG) Agencies, foreign Governments, and international organizations.

SAWS: Ammunition and mortar weapons systems not safety tested or type classified for U.S. Army use. These are mainly for non-U.S. weapon systems and are often produced by Former Soviet Union (FSU) or Eastern Bloc countries.

NAICS Code: 332993 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing.

Contract and Award Details

Contract Type: The USG anticipates making multiple-award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

Source Selection: A Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) source selection approach will be utilized. This is referenced in the DOD Source Selection Guide (para 1.3.1.5) and will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.101-1, DoD Source Selection Procedures, and the Army Source Selection Supplement.

Technical Experience Evaluation: Offeror(s) are required to evaluate their own technical experience using a predetermined questionnaire and self-scoring matrix. Offeror(s) must also submit documentation detailing relevant past technical experience as either a prime contractor or a sub-contractor, along with examples of this experience.

Draft HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix

The USG is implementing a streamlined and objective process called the Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO). This method prioritizes technical capability to ensure the USG partners with the most capable Prime Contractors. The HTRO process is the source selection methodology the USG will use to establish multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts. The HTRO process will identify the most qualified Prime Contractors for base contract awards, who will then compete on individual delivery orders in accordance with fair opportunity procedures in FAR 16.505.

Reference the attached video Attachment 0009 - SAWS HTRO Overview, explaining the HTRO method and how it will allow the USG to get proven capabilities quickly, and for Offerors to get a clear, fair, and efficient path to a contract.

Posted is a draft Attachment 0008 - Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) Self-Scoring Matrix, in support of the requirement for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems (SAWS), W519TC-25-R-0001.

The purpose of providing the draft HTRO Matrix is to obtain any industry comments, feedback or questions prior to releasing the Final SAWS RFP W519TC-25-R-0001. The USG is not utilizing any of the materials being released to negotiate or solicit proposals, and the issuance of these documents does not serve to bind the USG in any way. The information provided is subject to change.

The USG is seeking industry feedback on the attached draft to ensure its effectiveness. Please identify which elements are too difficult to achieve, might be too simple, and/or ways to improve the matrix. The USG welcomes any questions. This is the first draft, and the USG intends to have multiple drafts of this RFP prior to release of the final solicitation.

The following draft attachments are being released with this post:

Attachment 0008 - Draft HTRO SELF-SCORING MATRIX, dated March 3, 2026

Attachment 0009 - SAWS HTRO OVERVIEW VIDEO

Industry Day/ Questions

The USG encourages review of this draft RFP for the future SAWS acquisition and participation in our SAWS Industry Day on March 24-25, 2026. Registration is still open and must be submitted no later than 4PM Central Time on March 13, 2026 at using the following link:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/pLydzQVqh3

Questions, comments, and feedback regarding the materials provided herein are due no later than 3PM Central Time on March 18, 2026 using the following link:

https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/pyTLHnsisF

Contact Information

This RFP should not be discussed with any USG representative with the exception the following Contracting POC's:

Logan E. Frye, Contract Specialist, ACC-RI: logan.e.frye.civ@army.mil

Lana R. Graw, Contracting Officer, ACC-RI: lana.r.graw.civ@army.mil