Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation #2
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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 is issuing a Draft Solicitation #2 for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) to gather industry feedback on the upcoming competitive contract for Operation of Ammunition Facilities (M1EA). This notice is for planning purposes only; proposals are not being solicited. The potential contract is a hybrid IDIQ with a maximum value of $20.14 billion over up to 30 years. No set-aside specified. Feedback is requested by March 11, 2026.
Purpose of this Special Notice
This Special Notice serves as a request for industry feedback on Draft Solicitation #2 for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP). The Government is specifically seeking comments on revamped Sections C, L, and M (definitions, requirements, strategies, deliverables), comparing them to previous versions. Feedback is also requested on the placement of NC Fines/Legacy Waste within the Integrated Waste Stream Management Plan or Facility Reset Plan, and what industry needs to price this as a separately priced FFP CLIN. Additionally, the Government is seeking feedback on a strategy to require the successful offeror to purchase approximately $22 million in spare parts and maintenance materials from the incumbent contractor.
Draft Solicitation Overview
The forthcoming solicitation, W519TC-26-R-0003, is for the production of propellants and the operation and modernization of RFAAP, starting in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. It is anticipated to be a hybrid Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) CLINs for production, and FFP or Cost-Reimbursable CLINs for modernization and Direct Funded Performance Work Statements (PWSs). The contract will have a base period with five one-year ordering periods, an evaluated option for five one-year ordering periods, and two additional unevaluated 10-year options, totaling a maximum of 30 years. A SECRET Facility Security Clearance is required prior to contract award, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are Distribution D and Export Controlled.
Key Performance Work Statement (PWS) Areas
The draft PWS documents cover a broad range of services critical to RFAAP operations:
- Maintenance (PWS 7): Comprehensive maintenance and repair for facilities, infrastructure, and equipment, including land, buildings, rail, vehicles, and production equipment. This also includes a guide for BUILDER Sustainment.
- Environmental (PWS 18): Ground Water Monitoring and Installation Restoration Program (IRP) Support, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
- Property Management (PWS 4): Stewardship, management, and accountability of Government Property (GP).
- Fire Protection (PWS 3): 24/7 Fire and Emergency Services (FES) and Emergency Management (EM).
- Occupational Health (PWS 5): Comprehensive Occupational Health (OH), Industrial Hygiene (IH), and safety programs.
- Safety (PWS 9): Overall safety requirements for all facility operations, including explosives safety.
- Energy and Utilities (PWS 10): Operation, performance, and management of energy and utility services (electricity, gas, steam, water, wastewater).
- Facility Operations & Production Reporting (PWS 11): Detailed reporting on facility operations, production activities, and modernization efforts.
- ARMS Program (PWS 12): Management of the Army's Reuse of Army Materiel (ARMS) program, promoting commercial use and job creation.
- Technology & Cyber Security (PWS 13): Security for Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) systems.
- ALTESS Support (PWS 15): Maintenance and operation of the ALTESS facility.
- Transition Out (PWS 17): Requirements for facilitating an orderly transition of services to a successor entity.
Important Attachments & Requirements
Key attachments include Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) (Exhibit A, Attachment 0025) detailing required deliverables, a Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 0036) for evaluation, and Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) (Attachments 0029, 0030) for third-party evaluators (Azimuth, NEPSCO). Security requirements are outlined in the DD254 Contract Security Classification Specification (Attachment 0023) and COCO Security SOW (Attachment 0028), requiring a SECRET Facility Security Clearance. Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements are also detailed (Attachment 0021, 0022). A Request for Information on Transfer of Spare Parts seeks input on the incumbent's $22M inventory. The Army Ammunition Plant Modernization Plan (Attachment 0031) provides strategic context for future investments.
Response Details
The Government is requesting feedback on the draft solicitation by March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. Questions regarding the draft RFP were due by March 10, 2026. This is a Best Value Subjective Tradeoff acquisition, and oral presentations are contemplated.
Additional Notes
The current operating contractor will encumber the RFAAP facility through December 31, 2026. Organizational Conflicts of Interest (OCI) have been identified for specific companies, prohibiting them from participating as prime or subcontractors. The Government will not reimburse offerors for proposal preparation costs.