Conventional Ammunition Demilitarization
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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, supporting Project Manager Close Combat Systems, intends to issue a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) for Conventional Ammunition Demilitarization. The RFP, designated W519TC-26-R-0007, is expected to be released on or after March 3, 2026, with proposals due approximately 45 days after issuance.
Scope of Work
This opportunity covers the demilitarization, recycling, reuse, treatment, and disposal of various conventional ammunition families. The RFP will include the following Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Groups:
- CLIN Group 1: 30mm Depleted Uranium (DU) Cartridges (single award)
- CLIN Group 2: Improved Conventional Munitions (ICM) (multi-award)
- CLIN Group 3: 20mm Cartridges (single award)
- CLIN Group 4: Hexachloroethane (HC) Smoke Munitions (multi-award)
- CLIN Group 5: Flares (multi-award)
- CLIN Group 6: Rocket Motors from Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) (single award)
Offerors may propose on one, multiple, or all CLIN Groups. The maximum total quantities for the ordering periods (FY27-FY31) are specified for each group, including 7,808,241 for 30mm DU and 9,646,144 for 20mm Cartridges.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) supply contracts.
- Duration: Five-year ordering periods (FY27-FY31).
- NAICS Code: 332993, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, with a 1500-employee size standard.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- RFP Release: On or after March 3, 2026.
- Proposal Due: Approximately 45 days after RFP issuance.
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 Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 (sam.gov) prior to award and throughout performance. Points of Contact are Ms. Liz Epperly (elizabeth.j.epperly.civ@army.mil) and Mr. Brandon E. McKinnis (brandon.e.mckinnis.civ@army.mil).