Industry Day Event for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems and Non-NATO Commercial Ammunition
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 Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) and U.S. Army, Product Lead Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems (PdL SAWS) will host an Industry Engagement Event on March 24-25, 2026. This event aims to discuss the potential acquisition strategy for Special Ammunition and Weapons Systems (SAWS), covering contract structure, proposal submission, and evaluation methods. Registration is required by March 13, 2026.
Event Details
- Dates: March 24-25, 2026
- Location: Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway, 375 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866
- Format: Includes a general session on March 24, 2026, at 08:00 EST, followed by 1-on-1 vendor breakout sessions.
- Attendance Limit: Three (3) participants per company for all sessions.
Purpose & Focus
The 1-on-1 sessions are crucial for obtaining industry feedback to shape the Army's evaluation methodology for SAWS. Discussions will focus on the Self-Scoring Matrix, Ammunition Categories List, and Evaluation requirements. These sessions are for market research only and are non-binding; they are not for capability statements or company briefings. All information provided by industry will remain proprietary.
Questions & Answers
Industry Day questions can be submitted in advance via the provided link or during the live Q&A session. Official questions and answers will be made public after the event, with company names kept anonymous.
Registration & Contact
- Registration Deadline: March 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST
- Registration Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/pLydzQVqh3
- Questions Submission Link: https://forms.osi.apps.mil/r/SDuCUM1Qk4
- Contacts: Logan E. Frye (logan.e.frye.civ@army.mil) and Lana Graw (lana.r.graw.civ@army.mil).
Additional Notes
All costs associated with attending this event are the sole responsibility of the attendee/vendor. All information discussed at Industry Day will be Unclassified. This is a Special Notice for an Industry Day, not a solicitation. No set-aside is specified for this event.