M72 Light Assault Weapon (LAW) Variants and Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLM) Components
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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 New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the U.S. Army Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS), is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the M72-series Light Assault Weapon (LAW) variants and Shoulder Launched Munitions (SLM) Components. This effort anticipates a 2-5 year Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) production program. Responses are due by April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This market research seeks capabilities for the production of:
- M72-series LAW variants: M72A7 (Graze Fuze, NVD Mount), M72A8 (Fire from Enclosure, NVD Mount), M72A9 (Anti-Structure, NVD Mount), and M72A10 (Fire from Enclosure, Anti-Structure, NVD Mount). These are 66mm man-portable, lightweight, self-contained, direct shoulder-fired weapons.
- M72AS Trainer Systems: M72AS Sub-caliber Trainer Launchers, M72AS 21mm Sub-caliber Training Rockets, and M72AS 21mm Sub-caliber Inert Trainers.
- Components for Shoulder Launched Munitions Training Systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (anticipates FFP IDIQ)
- Duration: Expected 2-5 years for the resulting production program.
- Set-Aside: Market research will determine the procurement method; all small business set-aside categories will be considered.
- NAICS: 332993 (Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,500 employees.
- PSC: 1340 (Rockets, Rocket Ammunition And Rocket Components).
- Response Due: April 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EDT.
- Published: April 6, 2026.
Required Capabilities & Submission
Interested businesses should demonstrate technical maturity to meet requirements and successfully complete Government Qualification without additional R&D. Submissions should include:
- Description of facilities, equipment (including testing ranges), manufacturing processes, and inspection capability (ISO 9001:2008 or equivalent).
- Personnel, past experience, and current production capabilities (minimum sustainable and maximum attainable monthly rates).
- Approximate delivery after award and Minimum Procurement Quantity (MPQ).
- Identification of components/materials subject to price volatility/scarcity and mitigation strategies.
- Proof of adequate technical and manufacturing capability and satisfactory past performance in the explosives processing industry.
- Business size, organization details, and points of contact.
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database is required.
Additional Notes
This is for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal. The resulting contract is anticipated to be UNCLASSIFIED and compliant with the Berry Amendment. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy, including potential Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements.