MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge
Ended Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- M6785421F5231
- Awardee
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American Rheinmetall Munition Inc. UEI JY7JGEVEWMZ3
- Awarding agency
-
Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Obligated
- $13,087,407
Award facts
- Contract value 100% obligated
- $13,087,407.17 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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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | -$41,271 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Original award | $13,128,678 |
About this award
The U.S. Marine Corps awarded a delivery order valued at approximately $13.1 million to American Rheinmetall Munitions for the production and supply of MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridges. The contract, executed on August 20, 2021, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2023, is structured as a firm fixed-price delivery order with no set-aside designation. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility in Stafford, Virginia. American Rheinmetall Munitions, a foreign-owned subsidiary of German defense contractor Rheinmetall AG, is a specialized munitions manufacturer that serves as a critical supplier to the Department of Defense across multiple military branches, including the Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Naval commands.
This delivery order is issued under a larger indefinite delivery contract vehicle, reflecting American Rheinmetall Munitions' established position as a sole-source supplier of advanced munitions for tactical operations and training programs. The company's product portfolio for the Marine Corps includes various day/night marking and practice cartridges designed to support operational readiness and training requirements. The MK281 MOD 3 cartridge is a specialized marking system used in military training and field operations. As a large, foreign-owned contractor, American Rheinmetall Munitions holds multiple active indefinite delivery contracts with the Department of Defense valued at over $177 million collectively, with performance periods extending through 2029, underscoring its significant role in supporting U.S. military munitions procurement.
Quick answers
Who was awarded contract M6785421F5231?
M6785421F5231 was awarded to American Rheinmetall Munition Inc. by Marine Corps (Department of the Navy) on August 20, 2021.
How much is contract M6785421F5231 worth?
The government has obligated $13,087,407 on M6785421F5231.
Is contract M6785421F5231 an order under another contract?
Yes. M6785421F5231 is a delivery order under M6785418D5225, an indefinite delivery contract.
Was contract M6785421F5231 competed?
The extent of competition for M6785421F5231 was not competed.
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