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Solicitation for Second Source Supplier to Produce 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50 Ammunition   4

ID: W519TC-25-R-0034 • Type: Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

Posted: Jan. 21, 2026, 8:51 a.m. EST

RFP Attachment 0001, Small Caliber Second Source Price Matrix dated January 8, 2026, is hereby reuploaded. The previous version released with Amendment 0002 was inaccessible. Amendment 0002 is also reuploaded but no changes are made to the document. Please use the following link to access the documents.

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=W519TC25R0034&noticeType=SolicitationNotice

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Amendment 0002 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0034 is hereby provided to incorporate the changes/revisions associated with the Comments/Questions and Answers documents posted to SAM.gov on January 6, 2026 and January 16, 2026. In addition, RFP Attachment 0001, Small Caliber Second Source Price Matrix and RFP Attachment 0002, Economic Price Adjustment (EPA)/Nitrocellulose (NC) Content Factors and EPA/NC Calculation Worksheets (both dated January 8, 2026) are incorporated and replace previous versions. The RFP/Solicitation closing date remains February 17, 2026. Please use the following link to access Amendment 0002 and revised RFP Attachments 0001 and 0002.

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=W519TC25R0034&noticeType=SolicitationNotice

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The Government is hereby providing revisions to the Government responses posted to this announcement on January 6, 2026. The revised Comments/Questions and Answers document (RFP W519TC-25-R-0034 Q&As Revised) is in the Attachments section. The initial version (RFP W519TC-25-R-0034 Q&As) will remain in the Attachments section for traceability purposes. The Government revisions are in bold and are primarily related to finished components. Amendment 0002 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0034 will soon follow.

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The Government responses are hereby provided in the Attachments section in association with the Comments/Questions submitted by industry for RFP W519TC-25-R-0034. Amendment 0002 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0034 will be released soon, incorporating the applicable changes/revisions the Government has agreed to per the Comments/Questions and Answers document being released with this announcement.

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Amendment 0001 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0034 is hereby issued to extend the proposal submission date to February 17, 2026 and to update clauses/provisions. Please use the following link to access Amendment 0001:

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=W519TC25R0034&noticeType=SolicitationNotice

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Updated version of the Comment/Question and Answer Template has been uploaded. Previous version was not accessible for input.

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A Comment/Question and Answer Template has been added to the Attachments section. Please use this template to submit comments/questions for the subject acquisition via email to Mark Stevens (mark.d.stevens.civ@army.mil) and Alex Sheppard (alex.r.sheppard.civ@army.mil) or via the PIEE website (access through the PIEE website link below). Submissions are due by 1500 Central Standard Time on Friday, December 12, 2025.

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The Technical Data Packages for this procurement are now uploaded to the Attachments section.

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Please use the following link to access the RFP/Solicitation document and Attachments for the subject procurement:

https://piee.eb.mil/sol/xhtml/unauth/search/oppMgmtLink.xhtml?noticeId=W519TC25R0034&noticeType=SolicitationNotice

NOTE: The Government is utilizing the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website to release the RFP/Solicitation and to receive proposals for the subject procurement. The PIEE website communicates with SAM.gov, however, there is a technical issue that is preventing the PIEE announcement of the subject RFP/Solicitation release from reaching SAM.gov. There is a chance there will be a duplication of this announcement in SAM.gov in the future; however, the PIEE link above will remain valid. The Technical Data Packages associated with this procurment will be uploaded to this SAM.gov announcement shortly.

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Background
The solicitation W519TC-25-R-0034 is issued by the U.S. Army for the procurement of ammunition, specifically 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50 ammunition. The goal of this contract is to establish a second source supplier capable of producing these munitions to meet the Army's operational needs. The agency aims to ensure a reliable supply chain and enhance production capabilities within the defense industrial base.

Work Details
The contract includes the production of the following ammunition types:
1. **5.56mm Ammunition**
2. **7.62mm Ammunition**
3. **Caliber .50 Ammunition**

The solicitation specifies that:
- The Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) for Caliber .50 is set at 4,500,000 EA per Ordering Period (OP).
- Maximum quantities for Caliber .50 will be reduced from 20 million to 15 million per OP.
- Any quantities awarded over 10 million in an OP will have delivery requirements changed to two years after award.
- Offerors are required to demonstrate production capabilities for these calibers and provide a detailed plan for meeting the specified requirements.

Additionally, Technical Data Packages (TDPs) related to this procurement have been uploaded, which include specifications and requirements for manufacturing processes.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract is structured around multiple ordering periods, with specific deadlines for proposal submissions and delivery timelines outlined in amendments to the RFP.

Place of Performance
The geographic location for performance includes facilities within the U.S./Canada, as all finished components must be sourced from these regions.

Overview

Agency
ACC Rock Island (RI) [DoD - USA - AMC - ACC]
Response Deadline
Feb. 17, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST (original: Jan. 21, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST) Past Due
Posted
Dec. 2, 2025, 3:11 p.m. EST (updated: Jan. 21, 2026, 8:51 a.m. EST)
Set Aside
None
NAICS
332992 - Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
PSC
1305 - Ammunition, Through 30MM
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1300 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
Evaluation Criteria
Best Value
Est. Level of Competition
Average
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$100,000,000 - $500,000,000 (AI estimate)
On 12/2/25 ACC Rock Island issued Solicitation W519TC-25-R-0034 for Solicitation for Second Source Supplier to Produce 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50 Ammunition due 2/17/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 332992 and PSC 1305.
Primary Contact
Name
Mark Stevens   Profile
Email
mark.d.stevens.civ@army.mil
Phone
1-520-693-0470

Secondary Contact

Name
Alex Sheppard   Profile
Email
alex.r.sheppard.civ@army.mil
Phone
(520) 692-9755

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE ARMY > AMC > ACC > ACC-CTRS > ACC RI
FPDS Organization Code
2100-W519TC
Source Organization Code
500181913
Last Updated
March 4, 2026
Last Updated By
mark.d.stevens.civ@army.mil
Archive Date
March 4, 2026