Request for Information - Contractor Self Investment

SOL #: 3484cce23ef449e687e5b715bf60697eSpecial Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-RI
ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, United States

Place of Performance

Radford, VA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

Operation Of Ammunition Facilities (M1EA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Apr 1, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

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, specifically W6QK ACC-RI, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) regarding Contractor Self-Investment and Intellectual Property (IP) strategy for the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) in Radford, VA. This RFI seeks industry input to refine the RFAAP Competition Evaluation Criteria and develop a mutually beneficial acquisition strategy. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

The USG is requesting industry responses on the following key areas:

  • Production Numbers: What production volumes are necessary to incentivize industry to self-invest into RFAAP?
  • Investment Recovery: What volumes (low, medium, high) would allow an operating contractor to recover self-investment within the first five years of full operational control?
  • Intellectual Property Strategy: Assistance in developing an IP strategy that affords the USG the necessary Unlimited Rights for capabilities remaining at RFAAP, considering both 100% contractor-funded and contractor/USG co-investment scenarios.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Special Notice / Request for Information (RFI)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: April 6, 2026, 22:00 UTC
  • Published: April 1, 2026
  • Product Service Code: M1EA (Operation Of Ammunition Facilities)

Evaluation

This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the USG. Responses will be used to evaluate feedback and inform future acquisition strategies. The USG does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or pay for submitted information. Participation is voluntary.

Additional Notes

Any proprietary information submitted should be clearly identified. All information is subject to change, and a formal Request for Proposal (RFP), if generated, will be published separately. Responses and questions should be submitted via email to Amanda Carlson, Derek Rooks, and Anna Whitcomb.

People

Points of Contact

Anna E. WhitcombPRIMARY
Derek RooksSECONDARY

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