XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM) - W15QKN23R0056 - RFP
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is planning to issue a request for proposal for the production of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM) and associated training devices. The contract will require performance of Load, Assemble and Pack activities within the United States and is expected to be awarded in the second quarter of FY24. The contract will be a single five-year, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity production contract, with Firm Fixed Priced delivery orders, consisting of five 12-month ordering periods.
Products and Services to be provided:
Production of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM).
Production of associated training devices including the XM922 Sub-Caliber Trainer and Sub-Caliber Tracer Cartridge.
Provision of Field Handling Trainer (FHT) and spare parts.
Performance of Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) activities.
Provision of all necessary labor, material, supplies, services, facilities, and equipment to perform the requirements of the contract.
W15QKN-23-R-0056 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
Solicitation 3/5
8/25/23, 9:40 AM XM919 IAM - W15QKN23R0056 - Draft Request for Proposal
This executive summary highlights some of the important features of this DRAFT SOLICITATION.
ATTENTION: The purpose of this DRAFT SOLICITATION is to make industry aware of the approach the Government is contemplating to use in its official solicitation for the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM) requirement. This DRAFT SOLICITATION will help industry plan to prepare a formal proposal when the official solicitation is posted. It will also allow industry to formulate any questions that can be addressed by the Government during Industry Day #3 from 14-15 June 2023 (Notice ID: W15QKN23Z0W30). This DRAFT SOLICITATION is being provided for guidance and input only. The Government reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to modify any aspect of this DRAFT SOLICITATION or cancel issuance of the official solicitation. The Acquisition Strategy is still pending final internal approval by the Government. The Government currently anticipates issuing the official XM919 IAM solicitation in July 2023.
DISCLAIMER: This DRAFT SOLICITATION is being provided for informational purposes only. This does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This DRAFT SOLICITATION does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service. Further, the Government is not seeking proposals at this time and will not accept unsolicited proposals in response to this DRAFT SOLICITATION. No award will be made because of this DRAFT SOLICITATION. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole, or in part, any private sector input that results from this DRAFT SOLICITATION. The Government will not pay for any proposal preparation or other costs incurred by contractors in response to this DRAFT SOLICITATION.
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ), on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS), anticipates a new requirement to manufacture, test, inspect, package, and deliver the XM919 IAM. The XM919 IAM system consists of the XM919 IAM tactical munition and training devices to include the XM922 Sub-Caliber Trainer, associated sub-Caliber Tracer Cartridge, Field Handling Trainer (FHT), and spare parts.
The XM919 IAM tactical munition is a disposable, lightweight, single shot, multi-target, and Fire from Enclosure (FFE) capable Shoulder Launched Munition (SLM). The XM919 IAM is for combat units at the squad level, employed by an individual Soldier. Throughout this document, the XM919 IAM tactical munition will be referred to as the XM919 IAM. This procurement requires access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Privacy Act, or sensitive unclassified information.
The Government intends to award a single five-year, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) production contract. Although Section B reflects FFP pricing, the anticipated contract award may be a hybrid contract type to include Fixed-Price Incentive Firm Target (FPIF) and Firm-Fixed-Priced (FFP). Cost incentives parameters are not included within this draft solicitation but will be provided in the official solicitation. Offerors may be required to provide other than certified cost and pricing data in accordance with FAR 52.215-20 and 252.215-7010. Before posting the official solicitation, the Government intends to review each CLIN and determine where a FPIF contract type is applicable and appropriate. The contract will consist of five 12-month ordering periods which commence on the date of contract award:
- Ordering Period 1: 12 months from the date of award
- Ordering Period 2: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 1
- Ordering Period 3: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 2
- Ordering Period 4: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 3
- Ordering Period 5: 12 months from the end of Ordering Period 4
The delivery schedule requirements will be established for each individual delivery. Early delivery is acceptable at no additional cost to the Government.
W15QKN23R0056 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
Pre-Solicitation 1/5
6/2/23, 8:45 AM XM919 INDIVIDUAL ASSAULT MUNITION (IAM) - W15QKN-23-R-0056
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey is issuing a request for proposal for the production of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM), a disposable, lightweight, single shot, multi-target, and Fire from Enclosure capable Shoulder Launched Munition. The XM919 IAM system also includes training devices such as the XM922 Sub-Caliber Trainer, associated Sub-Caliber Tracer Cartridge, Field Handling Trainer, and spare parts. The solicitation will be re-posted during the week of 18 September 2023, with the deadline for proposal submissions remaining at 5:00PM EDT on 25 October 2023.
List of products and services to be provided:
Production of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM)
XM922 Sub-Caliber Trainer
Associated Sub-Caliber Tracer Cartridge
Field Handling Trainer
Spare parts for the XM919 IAM system.
W15QKN-23-R-0056 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
Special Notice 4/5
9/14/23, 6:11 PM XM919 INDIVIDUAL ASSAULT MUNITION (IAM) W15QKN-23-R-0056
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey intends to issue a request for proposal for the production of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM) and associated training devices. The contract will require performance of Load, Assemble and Pack activities within the United States, with an anticipated award date in the second quarter of FY24. The contract will be a single five-year, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity production contract, with Firm Fixed Priced delivery orders.
Products and Services to be provided:
Production of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM).
Production of associated training devices including the XM922 Sub-Caliber Trainer and Sub-Caliber Tracer Cartridge.
Provision of Field Handling Trainer (FHT) and spare parts.
Performance of Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) activities.
Provision of all necessary labor, material, supplies, services, facilities, and equipment to perform the requirements of the contract.
W15QKN_23_R_0056 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
Pre-Solicitation 2/5
8/4/23, 9:20 AM XM919 INDIVIDUAL ASSAULT MUNITION (IAM) - W15QKN-23-R-0089
The Federal Contract Opportunity involves the production and delivery of the XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM). The contract includes various requirements such as quality clauses, production lapse periods, delivery schedules, and testing requirements. The contractor is expected to adhere to specific military standards (MIL-STD) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses. The contract also involves the provision of various services such as environmental compliance, pollution prevention, hazardous waste management, and safeguarding critical information.
List of products and services:
Production of XM919 Individual Assault Munition (IAM)
Adherence to quality clauses and military standards
Management of production lapse periods
Adherence to delivery schedules
Conducting various testing requirements
Environmental compliance services
Pollution prevention services
Hazardous waste management services
Safeguarding critical information services.
W15QKN-23-R-0089 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Picatinny Arsenal
Solicitation 5/5
9/19/23, 1:43 PM