Conventional Ammunition Demilitarization

SOL #: W519TC-26-R-0007Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK ACC-RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, United States

Place of Performance

Rock Island, IL

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

Bulk Explosives (1376)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/52e592e32bc5499ba6f84c0c3f2bfb81/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 13, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 9, 2026

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 - Rock Island, on behalf of Project Manager Close Combat Systems and Product Director Demilitarization, has issued a Presolicitation for Conventional Ammunition Demilitarization. This opportunity outlines requirements for the demilitarization, recycling, reuse, treatment, and disposal of various conventional ammunition families. The competitive Request for Proposal (RFP), W519TC-26-R-0007, is expected to be issued on or after March 3, 2026, with an estimated closing date 45 days after issuance.

Scope of Work

The procurement covers demilitarization services for six distinct Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Groups:

CLIN Group 1: 30mm Depleted Uranium (DU) Cartridges
CLIN Group 2: Improved Conventional Munitions (ICM)
CLIN Group 3: 20mm Cartridges
CLIN Group 4: Hexachloroethane (HC) Smoke Munitions
CLIN Group 5: Flares
CLIN Group 6: Rocket Motors from Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS)

Offerors may propose on one, multiple, or all CLIN Groups. CLIN Groups 1, 3, and 6 will be single awards, while CLIN Groups 2, 4, and 5 will be multi-awards.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), 5-year supply contracts.
NAICS: 332993, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, with a 1500-employee size standard.
Set-Aside: None specified.
Estimated RFP Issuance: On or after March 3, 2026.
Estimated Closing Date: 45 days after RFP issuance.
Published Date: March 9, 2026.
Contract Period: FY27-FY31, with a maximum ordering period of 1825 days (5 years).
Maximum Quantities (across all IDIQ awards):
- CLIN Group 1 (30mm DU): 7,808,241 Each
- CLIN Group 2 (ICM): 477,996 Each
- CLIN Group 3 (20mm Cartridges): 9,646,144 Each
- CLIN Group 4 (HC Smoke Munitions): 1,413,631 Each
- CLIN Group 5 (Flares): 2,696,833 Each
- CLIN Group 6 (MLRS): 17,500 Each

Evaluation

Award will be made to the best overall proposal, determined to be most beneficial to the Government, utilizing best value trade-off processes in accordance with FAR 15.101-1. The Minimum Guaranteed Quantity (MGQ) will be awarded concurrently with each contract.

Additional Notes

Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment. Points of contact are Ms. Liz Epperly (elizabeth.j.epperly.civ@army.mil) and Mr. Brandon E. McKinnis (brandon.e.mckinnis.civ@army.mil).