Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation #2
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
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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 Department of the Army has released Draft Solicitation #2 for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP), seeking industry feedback on the operation, modernization, and production of propellants and nitrocellulose. This Special Notice outlines a potential Hybrid Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a maximum value of $20.14 billion over up to 30 years. The latest update includes the posting of Industry Q&A from the Draft RFP #2.
Purpose of Draft & Feedback
This is a DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) to gather industry comments and feedback before the Final RFP is issued. The Government previously requested feedback on revamped Sections C, L, and M, and the strategy for NC Fines/Legacy Waste. An additional Request for Information (RFI) is also attached, seeking industry feedback on a plan to require the successful offeror to purchase approximately $22 million in spare parts and maintenance materials from the incumbent contractor.
Scope of Work
The opportunity encompasses comprehensive services for RFAAP, including:
- Operation and Maintenance: Security, fire protection, occupational health, environmental compliance, property management, facility planning, and general maintenance of land, buildings, rail, infrastructure, vehicles, and equipment.
- Production: Manufacturing of propellants and nitrocellulose.
- Modernization: Support for facility investment and modernization projects.
- Support Services: Energy and utilities management, reporting, ARMS program management, technology and cybersecurity, ALTESS support, and transition-out activities.
Contract Details
- Type: Hybrid IDIQ (Firm-Fixed-Price for production, Fixed Price or Cost-Reimbursable for modernization, FFP or Incentive Fee for Direct Funded PWSs).
- Estimated Value: Maximum $20,144,020,112.00.
- Duration: Base period + 5 one-year options + 2 unevaluated 10-year options (maximum 30 years).
- Set-Aside: Not a specific set-aside; acquisition restricted to firms within the U.S. or its outlying areas. A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses.
- Place of Performance: Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford, VA.
Key Requirements & Evaluation
- Security Clearance: A SECRET Facility Security Clearance is required prior to the operational start for the operating contractor/Joint Venture.
- Registration: Offerors must have an active registration in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation: Best Value Subjective Tradeoff, with oral presentations contemplated.
- NDAs: Non-Disclosure Agreements will be required for contractor support from Azimuth and NEPSCO during source selection.
- Incumbent: The current operating contractor will maintain the facility through December 31, 2026.
Important Updates & Next Steps
The Industry Q&A for Draft RFP #2 has been posted (June 4, 2026), providing clarifications on various aspects including IP rights, workload, legacy waste, and facility investment. The Government intends to host an additional Industry Day after the final RFP release. Bidders should review the Q&A and the RFI on spare parts transfer to prepare for the upcoming Final RFP.