Inert Warhead for Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) FY26-FY28

SOL #: W31P4Q-26-R-0013Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-RSA
REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-5090, United States

Place of Performance

Redstone Arsenal, AL

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

PSC

Rockets, Rocket Ammunition And Rocket Components (1340)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 2, 2026
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Last Updated
Mar 9, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 2, 2026, 10:00 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 Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) is conducting market research to identify qualified small businesses capable of manufacturing Inert Warheads (Part Number 13540611) for the Reduced Range Practice Rocket (RRPR) M28A2. This follow-on effort supports U.S. Army Field Artillery training by providing cost-effective rockets that simulate tactical firing effects at reduced ranges. Responses are due March 2, 2026.

Scope of Work

The contractor will provide all materials, labor, and management to manufacture inert warheads mated to M26 tactical rocket motor assemblies. Key technical requirements include:

  • Welding: Ability to meet AWS D17.1/D17.1M:2017 Class C Fusion Welding standards.
  • Quality Management: Compliance with ISO 9001 or AS9100 standards.
  • Security: Handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and maintaining CMMC Level 2 or higher.
  • Production: Capacity to produce between 2,000 (minimum) and 6,800 (maximum) warheads per year.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
  • Anticipated Set-Aside: Total Small Business
  • Duration: Base award plus two (2) one-year options
  • Delivery: First delivery required within 180 days of contract award
  • Response Due: March 2, 2026

Submission Requirements

Interested parties must submit a capability statement (max 10 pages) addressing production capacity, welding certifications, and quality systems. Crucially, firms must provide a DCSA accreditation letter by February 5, 2026, to receive access to secured CUI drawings.

Additional Notes

This notice is for planning purposes only. Access to technical drawings is restricted to U.S. Department of Defense contractors with approved systems for housing CUI. Questions must be submitted by February 12, 2026.

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