5.56mm M1042 Loose and M1071 Linked Marking Ammunition for Use in Close Combat Mission Capability Kit

SOL #: W15QKN-26-R-A010Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK ACC-PICA

PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

PSC

Ammunition, Through 30 Mm (1305)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/470b3d7cb79243ac9210dc4c1565a872/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 17, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 8, 2026

Response Deadline

Apr 17, 2026, 8:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons

NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.

Risks

Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.

Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS), anticipates issuing a Sole Source Request for Proposal (RFP) for 5.56mm M1042 Loose and M1071 Linked Marking Ammunition Cartridges. This ammunition is specifically for use in the Close Combat Mission Capability Kit (CCMCK), a temporary weapon conversion system designed for training. The formal solicitation is expected on or about the week of April 17, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement involves the manufacture, testing, inspection, packaging, and delivery of 5.56mm M1042 Loose and M1071 Linked Marking Ammunition Cartridges. These are reduced-energy, non-lethal cartridges that leave a bright, water-soluble color marking on impact, facilitating accurate assessment of simulated lethality during training exercises. The M1042 is intended for M4/M4A1 and M16A2/A3/A4 Rifles, while the M1071 is for the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon, both when converted with the CCMCK. Manufacturing must comply with Military Performance Specifications MIL-PRF-32313 and MIL-PRF-32315, details for obtaining which will be provided in the solicitation.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Requirements contract
Duration: One base year + five one-year ordering periods (Fiscal Years 2026-2031)
Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open Competition (Sole Source)
Sole Source To: Ultimate Training Munitions, United Kingdom
Maximum Quantity: A cumulative total of 255 million 5.56mm M1042 Loose and M1071 Linked Marking Ammunition Cartridges
Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about the week of April 17, 2026
Published: April 8, 2026

Additional Notes

This notice serves as a presolicitation for planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP or a commitment by the U.S. Government. Responses to this announcement are not proposals and will not form a binding contract. There is no guarantee of a future RFP/solicitation or an award.