M829A4 Cartridge, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T)
Overview
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PSC
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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, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified sources for the production of the M829A4 Cartridge, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T). This is market research for a potential five-year, Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) production contract. Responses are due by April 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The M829A4 Cartridge is the most effective anti-armor kinetic energy round fired from the M256 120mm smoothbore cannon on the Abrams Main Battle Tank. It features advancements in propulsion, penetrator, and sabot design, utilizing a Depleted Uranium Penetrator, a flight stabilizing fin, and a composite sabot. Production will be to a Detailed Specification (DTL) and Technical Data Package (TDP) marked Distribution Statement D, authorized for U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. DOD Contractors only.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (market research for a potential FFP production contract)
- Duration: Anticipated five-year production contract
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 8, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: March 6, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested companies should submit their qualifications and capabilities electronically to nicole.l.mayol.civ@army.mil and erin.m.donaldson2.civ@mail.mil. Submissions must include:
- Company name, CAGE Code, address, POC, and business size.
- Indication of interest as a prime or subcontractor.
- A brief summary of company capabilities (organizations, facilities, equipment, manufacturing process, inspection, skills, personnel) and potential subcontractors' capabilities.
- Experience with depleted uranium and composite sabots.
- A brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements. Respondents must possess or demonstrate the ability to obtain the majority of required skills and facilities.
Key Information for Accessing Data
To obtain specifications (DTL and TDP), offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office (JCP). This requires submitting a DD Form 2345, "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement." Additionally, access to sensitive technical information related to the M829A4 Cartridge program will require signing a Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement and potentially completing an AMSTA-AR Form 1350 - Technical Data Request Questionnaire. These documents ensure compliance with DoD directives and proper handling of militarily critical and proprietary government data.