MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge

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Contract number
M6785420F5228
Awardee
Awarding agency
Obligated
$9,999,302

Award facts

Opportunity
Contract value 100% obligated
$9,999,301.76 Current and potential, with all options
Completion date 100% complete
Current and potential, with all options
Contracting staff
NAICS code
332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
PSC
1310 Ammunition, Over 30Mm Up To 75Mm
Set-aside
No set-aside
Competition
Not Competed Only One Source
Pricing
Firm Fixed Price
Place of performance
Stafford, VA 22556, USA
Legislative mandates

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About this award

American Rheinmetall Munitions, a foreign-owned subsidiary of German defense contractor Rheinmetall AG, received a $9.99 million delivery order from the U.S. Marine Corps for MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridges. Awarded on December 20, 2019, with completion targeted for December 31, 2021, this firm fixed-price delivery order represents work performed at the company's Stafford, Virginia facility. The contract carries no set-aside designation, reflecting American Rheinmetall Munitions' established status as a qualified prime contractor for specialized munitions procurement supporting Marine Corps operations and training requirements.

This delivery order is issued under one of five active Indefinite Delivery Contracts that American Rheinmetall Munitions holds across the Department of Defense, including a $24.77 million Marine Corps IDC for 40mm day/night practice cartridges running through July 2029. The company's portfolio demonstrates its critical role as a sole-source supplier of specialized munitions to multiple military branches, with cumulative IDC values exceeding $177 million and performance extending through 2029. American Rheinmetall Munitions' specialized products support tactical operations, training programs, and operational readiness across the U.S. Air Force, Marine Corps, Army, and Naval commands.

Quick answers

Who was awarded contract M6785420F5228?

M6785420F5228 was awarded to American Rheinmetall Munition Inc. by Marine Corps (Department of the Navy) on December 20, 2019.

How much is contract M6785420F5228 worth?

The government has obligated $9,999,302 on M6785420F5228.

Is contract M6785420F5228 an order under another contract?

Yes. M6785420F5228 is a delivery order under M6785418D5225, an indefinite delivery contract.

Was contract M6785420F5228 competed?

The extent of competition for M6785420F5228 was not competed.

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