MK83-7 General Purpose Bomb Body
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, on behalf of the Program Manager Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS), is issuing a Sources Sought announcement to identify capable manufacturers for the MK83-7 General Purpose (GP) Bomb Body for Fiscal Years (FY) 2026-2028. The requirement is for up to 5,000 units annually, with First Article Test (FAT) requirements. This is for information and planning purposes only; no contract will be awarded from this notice. Responses are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks sources for the production and delivery of the MK83-7 GP Bomb Body (NSN: 1325-01-564-9947), which serves as the building block for the 1,000-pound BLU-110C/B variant GP Bomb, supporting U.S. Air Force bombing missions. Manufacturing requires specialized processes, equipment, facilities, and skills, including forming, welding, heat treating, machining, coating, testing, and assembly. Critical equipment includes large induction heaters, CNC lathes, robotic welders, and specialized testing apparatus capable of handling steel pipe up to 19 inches in diameter and 98 inches long. Contractors must successfully complete FAT and Lot Acceptance Tests.
Technical Data Package Access
The Technical Data Package (TDP) for the MK83-7 is classified as Distribution D, restricted to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD Contractors Only. Interested vendors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP). Access to TDPs will only be granted to individuals listed as the Data Custodian (Block 3) on the DD Form 2345. Requests for top-level drawings must be made via the SAM.gov 'attachments/links' tab and a copy of the approved DD2345 sent to the specified points of contact.
Response Requirements
Interested companies should provide:
- A brief summary of company capabilities (facilities, personnel, quality system, relevant experience).
- Discussion on the feasibility of, or alternatives to, the preferred lead-time of 270 days for FAT approval and 365 days for production deliveries.
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) prices for FY26 (estimated quantities) and associated FATs.
- Minimum/maximum monthly production quantities and available capacity.
- Information on facilities (size, age, condition, location) and equipment.
- Details on any past production of the MK83-7 bomb body (when, customer, rate, contract number).
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, email, CAGE Code, DUNS, and business size for NAICS 332993 (1,500 employee standard).
Key Dates & Information
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 332993 (Bomb and Mine Manufacturing)
- Responses Due: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM CT
- Published Date: March 24, 2026
- Submission: Electronically to nicholas.j.brown91.civ@army.mil, referencing 'Sources Sought Response for MK83-7 General Purpose Bomb Body' in the subject line.
- Note: Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov for future contract eligibility.