Support/Provide the MK19 40mm MOD 3 Grenade Machine Gun (MMG), MK19 40mm MOD 4 GMG, Spare Parts Kit, Barrel Assembly, Special Tool/Gauges and Contractor Operator/Maintainer Training
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 – New Jersey, on behalf of PM Soldier Lethality, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice to identify potential sources for the MK19 40mm MOD 3 and MOD 4 Grenade Machine Guns (GMG), associated spare parts, barrel assemblies, special tools/gauges, and contractor-led operator/maintainer training. This market research will inform future procurement decisions, potentially including small business set-asides. Responses are due by June 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The Government requires fabrication, in-process inspection, First Article Testing, ongoing Lot Acceptance Tests, and delivery of the weapon system according to the Government Technical Data Package (TDP) and Military Specification. This includes the MK19 40MM MOD3 and/or MOD4 GMG, Government-defined special tools and gauges, spare part kits, and spare barrel assemblies. Additionally, the contractor will develop and provide concise operator and maintainer training for Foreign Military Sales (FMS), potentially in CONUS and OCONUS locations.
Production Requirements:
- First Article Sample: 270 days after contract award.
- Monthly Production Deliveries (GMG): Commence 60 days after First Article Sample approval, ramping from 75-130 units/month, with a potential maximum capacity of 175 units/month.
- Monthly Production Deliveries (Spare Parts Kit): 40-60 units/month.
- Monthly Production Deliveries (Barrel Assembly): 20-40 units/month.
Required Capabilities Statement Details:
- Description of production capability and quality assurance plan, including previous MK19 manufacturing experience per Government TDP.
- Availability of cold rotary swaging or cold rotary forging for barrel manufacturing.
- Current monthly sustainable production rate, lead time for First Article Test, and ability to meet monthly delivery quantities (75-130, and 175 if applicable).
- Key tooling and equipment (e.g., cutting/milling, casting).
- Production of similar items (Government/Military or Non-Governmental) and associated monthly quantities.
- Quality assurance plan, including ISO 9001:2008 certification or equivalent.
- Rough indication of pricing and any pricing data.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,000 employees
- Response Due: June 5, 2026, 5:00 p.m. EST
- Published Date: May 13, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used for market research to determine the method of procurement (e.g., small business set-aside or full and open competition) if a requirement materializes. This is not a request for proposal, and no contract will be awarded as a result of this announcement.
Additional Notes
Interested businesses should submit a brief, no more than 5-page capabilities statement package in Microsoft Word or PDF format. Submissions should include organization name, address, POCs, email, phone, website, type of ownership, CAGE, DUNS, NAICS, primary work location, intent to propose as prime/sub, and tailored capability statements. All proprietary information will be protected. No Technical Data Package (TDP) will be provided with this notice.