M839 25.4mm Decoy Cartridge

Quick Summary

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS), is conducting a Sources Sought for the M839 25.4mm Decoy Cartridge. This market research aims to identify qualified sources for the manufacture, assembly, inspection, testing, packaging, shipping, and delivery of the M839 from Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) through FY29. The M839 decoy cartridge provides protection for U.S. aircraft against advanced surface-to-air missile (SAM) weapon systems, specifically Radio Frequency (RF) guided threats. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy, which may include small business set-asides or full and open competition. Responses are due 30 calendar days from the publication date (May 14, 2026).

Scope of Work

The Government requires the manufacture and delivery of the M839 starting in FY27 to support war reserve requirements and Foreign Military Sales (FMS). Potential sources must be capable of producing, manufacturing, assembling, inspecting, testing, packaging, and shipping the M839 in accordance with a Government Technical Data Package (TDP), drawings, and performance specifications. Specific manufacturing capabilities include, but are not limited to, manufacturing, cutting, and loading Aluminum coated glass strands. First Article Testing (FAT) and Conformance/Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) at both component and end-item levels will be required. Respondents must demonstrate adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel) or the ability to obtain them in a timely fashion, including for sub-tier vendors.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
• NAICS: 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing)
• PSC: 1305 (Pyrotechnics)
• Small Business Size Standard: 500 employees
• Potential Set-Aside: May be set-aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition.
• Response Due: 30 calendar days from the publication date (May 14, 2026, 3:00 p.m. EST)
• Published: April 14, 2026

Eligibility & Requirements

• Compliance with the Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a and 2533b) in accordance with DFARS clauses 252.225-7008 and 252.225-7009 for specialty metals.
• Certification to receive export-controlled technical data (Distribution Statement D), requiring an approved DD form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, on file with the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Non-U.S. entities must provide an approved Export License.
• Evidence of ISO9001 or AS 9100 certification for the organization and its supply chain, or a roadmap to acquire certification.

Submission Details

Interested businesses should submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten (10) 8.5 X 11-inch pages, font no smaller than 10 point, bullet format) demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements. Submissions should include: company capabilities (facilities, personnel, past manufacturing experience), technical/manufacturing capability and past performance in the explosives processing industry, ability to obtain resources, lead-time details (obsolescence, production, FAT), minimum order quantity/range/lot sizes/production rates, risk assessment (technical, performance, cost, schedule, material/supply chain, production, NRE), cost estimates for NRE and recurring engineering, supply chain risk mitigation strategies, and company contact information (name, address, technical POC, CAGE Code, UEI, business size). Responses must be electronically submitted in Microsoft Word or PDF, referencing the Sources Sought Notice number, to Lauren Ackert (lauren.m.ackert.civ@army.mil) and Joe DePover (joseph.r.depover.civ@army.mil).

Disclaimer

This Sources Sought Notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Quote/Proposal. No award will be made as a result of this notice, and the Government will not pay for any information submitted.