Precision Grenadier System Prototype Project Opportunity (PPON)
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Army, specifically W6QK ACC-PICA, has issued a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) for a Precision Grenadier System (PGS) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022. This opportunity seeks proposals for the development of an integrated weapon, fire control system, and a family of ammunition designed to defeat personnel in defilade, small unmanned aerial systems (sUAS), and personnel in close quarters. The goal is to develop industry solutions through prototyping, user evaluation, and testing. Proposals are due by June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The PGS prototype effort requires the development and delivery of approximately 16 weapon prototypes, 18 fire control prototypes, and 25,400 rounds of ammunition (Training Practice, Close Quarters Battle, Counter Defilade, and Counter-sUAS). Deliverables also include spare parts, test barrels, tools/gauges/accessories, engineering support, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and Interface Control Documentation (ICD). The system must comply with rigorous safety, environmental, and testing requirements.
Contract Details
The Government anticipates awarding up to two competitive fixed-amount Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), each with an estimated duration of up to four years. Successful prototyping may lead to follow-on production awards without further competition. Funding will be obligated incrementally, with specific task-based amounts planned throughout FY27 and FY28. The estimated scope for potential follow-on production is approximately 11,000 total weapons and fire controls.
Eligibility
Offerors must meet at least one of the following conditions to be eligible for an OTA award: include a nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution participating significantly; all significant participants are small businesses or nontraditional defense contractors; at least one-third of project costs are from non-Federal sources; or exceptional circumstances justify innovative arrangements. Offerors must also have a DUNS number and be registered in SAM.gov.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals are due electronically via the DOD SAFE site by June 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EST. Evaluation will be based on five factors: Concept Feasibility (most important), Proposed Threshold Requirements, Special License Agreements, Integrated Master Schedule, and Price (least important). The page limit for narrative sections (Sections 2, 3, and 5) has been increased to a combined 40 pages.
Key Attachments & Notes
Key documents include the PPON, various Special License Agreements (SLAs) for weapons, ammunition, and fire control, a detailed delivery schedule, and a pricing template. Multiple Questions and Answers documents have been released, providing clarifications on funding, timelines, technical requirements, and proposal submission instructions. Bidders should review all Q&As and updated attachments, especially regarding intellectual property and data rights.