Request for Information - Contractor Self Investment

SOL #: 521d082f99bf434faf07298efd7f90a6Special 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 3, 2026
2
Action Date
Apr 13, 2026, 5:00 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 into the RFAAP facility (Operation Of Ammunition Facilities, PSC M1EA). This RFI seeks industry input on incentivizing self-investment, required production volumes for investment recovery, and developing an Intellectual Property (IP) strategy for capabilities remaining at RFAAP. Responses are due by April 13, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Inquiry

The U.S. Government (USG) is evaluating feedback on contractor self-investment for the RFAAP facility and requests 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 operational volumes are required for a contractor to recover self-investment within the first five years of full operational control of RFAAP (e.g., low, medium, high volumes)?
  • 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 investments.
    • Contractor and USG co-investments.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Request for Information (Special Notice)
  • Set-Aside: None specified
  • Response Due: April 13, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
  • Published: April 3, 2026
  • Place of Performance: Radford, VA

Additional Notes

This RFI is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the USG. The USG does not intend to award a contract based on this RFI or pay for submitted information. Participation is strictly voluntary. Respondents should identify any proprietary information. All information is subject to change, and a formal RFP, if generated, will be published separately.

Responses and questions should be submitted via email to Amanda Carlson (amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil), Derek Rooks (derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil), and Anna Whitcomb (anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil).

People

Points of Contact

Anna E. WhitcombPRIMARY
Derek RooksSECONDARY

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