MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge
Ended Indefinite Delivery Contract Awarded Last action
- Contract number
- M6785418D5225
- Awardee
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American Rheinmetall Munition Inc. UEI JY7JGEVEWMZ3
- Awarding agency
-
Defense Contract Management Agency
Department of Defense
- Task orders
- 8 $92,111,844 obligated
Award facts
- Opportunity
-
- MK281 MOD 3 40mm High Velocity Practice Day/Night Marking Cartridges, DODIC BA21 Special Notice · Posted Mar 24, 2017
- MK281 MOD3 40MM High Velocity Day/Night Marking Cartridge Award Notice · Posted Oct 3, 2018
- Combined order value
- $92,111,844 Current and potential, with all options
- Last date to order 100% complete
- IDV ceiling 100% used
- $92,153,184.32
- Maximum order
- $59,703,251.33
- Award type
- Single award
- Who can order
- Only the awarding agency
- Contracting staff
- Funding agency
- Marine Corps Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- NAICS code
- 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1310 Ammunition, Over 30Mm Up To 75Mm
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
- Competition
- Not Competed · 1 offer Only One Source
- Pricing
- Firm Fixed Price
- Legislative mandates
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- Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act FAR subpart 22.6
- Employment Eligibility Verification (E-Verify) FAR subpart 22.18
Award details come from SAM.gov/FPDS.
About this IDV
American Rheinmetall Munitions Inc., a foreign-owned subsidiary of German defense contractor Rheinmetall AG headquartered in Stafford, Virginia, was awarded a single-award Indefinite Delivery Contract by the U.S. Marine Corps on September 26, 2018, with a ceiling value of $92.15 million and an ultimate completion date of September 25, 2023. The contract procures MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridges, specialized munitions used for target designation, training exercises, and tactical operations across Marine Corps operations. All work is performed at the contractor's facility in Stafford, Virginia, with no set-aside designation applied, reflecting the contractor's established position as a sole-source supplier of this specialized munitions capability. The contract was issued following a special notice solicitation posted on March 24, 2017, establishing the procurement framework for this critical munitions system.
Eight delivery orders totaling approximately $90.01 million were issued against this Indefinite Delivery Contract between April 2019 and September 2022, with individual delivery order values ranging from $7.32 million to $24.95 million. Each delivery order was structured as a firm fixed-price contract with completion dates extending through December 31, 2024, supporting the Marine Corps' sustained requirement for day/night marking cartridges to maintain training effectiveness and operational readiness. The delivery order issuances demonstrate the Marine Corps' consistent reliance on American Rheinmetall Munitions as its primary supplier for this specialized munitions capability, with the contractor simultaneously maintaining five active Indefinite Delivery Contracts across the Department of Defense valued at approximately $177 million combined, extending through 2029.
Task orders
| Task order | Ordering agency | Obligated | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $2,034,492 | |
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $18,018,982 | |
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $13,087,407 | |
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $3,999,997 | |
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $12,696,485 | |
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $9,999,302 | |
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $7,323,818 | |
| MK281 MOD 3 day/night marking cartridge | Marine Corps (Navy) | $24,951,359 |
Transactions
| Action | Obligated | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Address Change | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Supplemental Agreement for work within scope | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Additional Work (new agreement, FAR part 6 applies) | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Exercise an Option | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Other Administrative Action | $0 | |
| Original award | $0 |
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Quick answers
Who was awarded contract M6785418D5225?
M6785418D5225 was awarded to American Rheinmetall Munition Inc. by Defense Contract Management Agency (Department of Defense) on September 26, 2018.
How much is contract M6785418D5225 worth?
Orders under M6785418D5225 have obligated $92,111,844. M6785418D5225's own ceiling is $92,153,184. A single order can be worth up to $59,703,251.
How many orders have been placed under contract M6785418D5225?
8 orders have been placed under M6785418D5225, the latest on September 23, 2022.
Which agency awarded contract M6785418D5225?
Defense Contract Management Agency (Department of Defense) awarded M6785418D5225, with funding from Marine Corps (Department of the Navy).
Who can order from contract M6785418D5225?
M6785418D5225 is a single award indefinite delivery contract. Only the awarding agency can place orders on it.
Was contract M6785418D5225 competed?
The extent of competition for M6785418D5225 was not competed. The government received 1 offer.
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