Sources Sought for 155MM Cargo Projectile Load, Assemble, Pack (LAP) Flexible Line Facility Capability

SOL #: W519TC-26-R-0004Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

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

Place of Performance

Richmond, KY

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

Construction Of Ammunition Facilities (Y1EA)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 15, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 20, 2026
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Response Deadline
Feb 20, 2026, 10:30 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 Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), on behalf of the Project Manager Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of designing, constructing, installing, and qualifying a flexible modernized Load, Assemble, and Pack (LAP) facility. This facility will be located at the Blue Grass Army Depot (BGAD) in Richmond, KY, and will focus on 155MM cargo projectiles. Responses are due February 20, 2026.

Scope of Work

The Government requires a turnkey solution for a flexible manufacturing line capable of:

  • Loading/filling, assembling, and packing various 155MM cargo projectiles.
  • Maintaining a production capacity of 30,000 rounds per year.
  • Integrating a Radiographic Inspection System (X-ray) for quality assurance.
  • Completing facility qualification by September 30, 2027.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (Market Research for a potential Sole Source Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA)).
  • Pricing Structure: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) ceiling.
  • Set-Aside: None specified.
  • Response Due: February 20, 2026 (Extended from February 4).
  • Urgency: This requirement is driven by critical support needs for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel.

Evaluation

Responses will be evaluated based on:

  • Demonstrated capability and recent experience in explosive safety and LAP facility design.
  • Technical viability of the proposed manufacturing technology.
  • Schedule feasibility to meet the 2027 qualification deadline.
  • Estimated Not-to-Exceed (NTE) pricing for the project.

Additional Notes

Interested vendors must have an approved DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data) on file with the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access restricted attachments, including the Statement of Work and building dimensions. A Public-Private Partnership (P3) with BGAD is available for qualification support.

People

Points of Contact

Lindsey ArguelloPRIMARY
Warren StropesSECONDARY

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