SAWS Industry Day Slides.pdf

Product Lead Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems

(PdL SAWS)

Army Contracting Command – Rock Island

(ACC-RI)

Industry Day 24 March 2026

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. PAO Log# 221-26, 20 Mar 26

Agenda

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release. PAO Log# 221-26, 20 Mar 26

0800 - 0830 - Sign In -

0830 - 0900 Opening Remarks / Rules of Engagement/ Introductions

0900 – 0915 SAWS Mission

0915 – 1000 Acquisition Strategy / HTRO Process & Matrix / Milestones

1000 – 1020 -- BREAK --

1020 – 1025 SAWS Statements of Work / DCMA Safety

1025 – 1050 Technical Requirements / Quality / Specifications / CDRLs

1050 – 1100 Closing Remarks / Questions

1100 – 1200 -- BREAK --

1200 - 1630 Industry Scheduled 1-on-1’s

Welcome & Opening Remarks

▪ Mr. Fred Willecke

▪ Product Lead

• Special Ammunition & Weapon Systems (SAWS)

• Frederick.w.willecke.civ@army.mil

▪ MAJ Jer Nichols

• Deputy Product Lead

• Special Ammunition & Weapon Systems (SAWS)

• Jer.m.Nichols.mil@army.mil

Project Management Office

Maneuver Ammunition Systems

(PM-MAS)

Army Contracting Command Rock Island

(ACC-RI)

USG

Representatives

Product Lead

Special Ammunition and Weapon Systems

(PdL SAWS)

Industry Partners in Attendance

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Armtec Defense Products Co. Global Ordnance LLC Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation

Ataero Greystone CS3 LLC Pansophico LLC

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc Hauswirth Consulting, LLC Paramount Enterprises Internation, Inc

Blane International Group Inc. HC Merchandisers, Inc. DBA HC Pacific Regulus Global, LLC.

Bizzell Corporation Hornady Manufacturing Company Savagelyfe LLC

BOWHEAD M5B GLOBAL JV, LLC Island Pyrochemical Industries TM Defense Solutions

Culmen International, LLC M5B Global, LLC Ultra Defense Corp

Deep Water Point Manticore Defense LLC UNITED PRECISION LLC

Global Military Products, LLC Mountain Horse Solutions War Pig Armory, LLC

MSM Group North America, Inc

Rules of Engagement

▪ This event is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation (RFP) or a binding commitment from the Government.

▪ No remarks from Government officials should be considered a guarantee of future actions.

▪ The Government will not award a contract or provide payment based on participation in this Industry Day.

▪ All information presented is subject to change; only formal RFPs should be considered as the Government's official requirements and intentions.

Industry Day Objectives

▪Foster collaboration with Industry partners

▪Share strategic objectives and evaluation documents (HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix, Ammunition Categories List, and Evaluation requirement) to ensure mechanics of evaluation are in alignment with strategy

▪Primary drivers to:

• Identify achievability of Industry meeting requirements

• Implement a streamlined and objective process

▪We want to hear from YOU

• Mics are available for live questions

• Utilize QR code to submit questions

PdL SAWS Mission

Mission:

Procure and deliver safe, reliable, and effective Non-Standard Ammunition and Weapon Systems that enable U.S. Agencies, U.S. Allies, and U.S. Joint Forces to achieve strategic objectives

Vision:

Dedicated professionals ensuring Non-Standard Ammunition and

Weapon Systems requirements are optimally procured, supporting Warfighters around the world.

Over 400 Munitions and Weapon Types Managed Over $4 Billion Contracted

Over 4 Billion Rounds Delivered

Non-Standard Ammunition: Ammunition that is not Type Classified (TC), Materiel Released (MR), or in U.S. Inventory

CONTRACT SCOPE

▪ In order to increase scope and reduce/eliminate in scope justifications SAWS moved away from individual ammunition item CLIN lists

▪ Federal Supply Groups (FSGs) and subordinate Federal Supply Class (FSC) codes used as a basis for categories.

• 646 FSCs exist – specific FSCs selected with tailored definitions to support SAWS procurement

▪ Components may be listed within definitions, but objective remains to generally procure end items

▪ Each FSC covers a relative homogenous area of commodities

• Physical or performance characteristics

• Requisitioned or issued together

• Related grouping for supply management

Federal Supply Class (FSC) Codes

FSG FSC Description

Group 10 1010 Guns, over 30mm up to 75mm

Weapons 1015 Guns, 75mm through 125mm

1055 Launchers, Rocket and Pyrotechnic

1095 Miscellaneous Weapons

Group 13 1305 Ammunition, through 30mm 1346 Remote Munitions

Ammunition and Explosives 1310 Ammunition, over 30mm up to 75mm 1351 Underwater Mines and Components, Explosive

1315 Ammunition, 75mm through 125mm 1353 Underwater Mine Disposal Explosive Devices

1320 Ammunition, over 125mm 1360 Depth Charges and Components, Inert

1325 Bombs 1367 Tactical Sets, Kits, and Outfits

1330 Grenades includes Components 1370 Pyrotechnics

1336 Guided Missile Warheads and Explosive Components 1375 Demolition Materials

1340 Rockets, Rocket Ammunition and Components 1390 Fuzes and Primers

1345 Land Mines 1395 Miscellaneous Ammunition

Group 14 1410 Guided Missiles

Guided Missiles 1425 Guided Missile Systems, Complete

1440 Launchers, Guided Missile includes Airborne and Non-Airborne Guided

Group 15

Aircraft and Airframe Structural Components 1550 Unmanned Aircraft

Group 23

2350 Combat, Assault, and Tactical Vehicles, Tracked

Ground Effect Vehicles, Motor Vehicles, Trailers, and Cycles

Group 25

Vehicular Equipment Components Motor 2541 Weapon Systems Specific Vehicular Accessories

Group 49 4925 Ammunition Maintenance, Repair and Checkout Specialized Equipment

Maintenance and Repair Shop Equipment 4933 Weapons Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment

Group 69 6910 Training Aids Includes Mockups

Training Aids and Devices 6920 Armament Training Devices

SAWS Acquisition Strategy

▪ 5 Year (FY27-FY32) – Highest Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts

• Award basis determined utilizing HTRO Minimum Technical Threshold Rating (MTTR), prioritizes past technical capability

• Multiple firm fixed priced (FFP) contracts to be awarded for five (5) one-year ordering periods

▪ Full & Open Competition

▪ Minimum Guarantee Delivery Order (DO) for each awardee

• $1,000 to each IDIQ contract awardee for Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverable

▪ Multiple Award Delivery Order Contract (MADOC) Pool will compete for individual FFP DO requirements

• Transportation costs will be proposed and evaluated on DO basis

• The Government will request supporting documentation for transportation costs through commitment letters from freight forwarders and purchase orders

▪ The Government reserves the right to split DO awards, if determined to be in the best interest of the Government

• Notification of potential split DO to MADOC Pool upon DO RFP release

SAWS HTRO Overview

Source Selection: Highest

Technically Rated Offeror (HTRO)

▪ New Approach: The Government is implementing a streamlined and objective process that prioritizes technical capability.

▪ Goal: To ensure the Government partners with the most capable Prime Contractors for the program.

▪ Process:

• HTRO will be the source selection method used to establish multiple Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts.

• The most qualified Prime Contractors will be identified and awarded base contracts.

• These selected Prime Contractors will then compete for individual delivery orders based on fair opportunity procedures (FAR 16.505).

▪ Questions/Feedback:

• We want your input.

Highest Technically Rated Offeror

(HTRO) Matrix

Factor 2: HTRO Self-Scoring Matrix Checklist with solid fill

Factor 1: GO/NO-GO Gate Offeror Name:

Answer Pass

Are you currently registered with the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls

(DDTC)?

No No

Do you have a current Federal Firearms License (FFL) Type 11– Importer of Destructive Devices? No No

Do you have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration (with corresponding Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Number)?

No No

Have you performed as a prime or a subcontractor on an Arms, Ammunition & Explosive (AA&E) contract within the last five (5) years?

No No

HTRO Matrix

HTRO Matrix

Tentative Milestones

MAR 26

Draft Solicitation Issued

MAR 26

Industry Day

JUN 26

Solicitation Issued

JUL 26

Solicitation Closed

DEC 26

CONTRACT

AWARD

SEP 26

Discussions (if necessary)

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Statements of Work (SOWs)

▪ SOW for Acquisition of Special Ammunition & Weapon Systems (SAWS) dated 12 March 2026

• Requirements

• Technical Data

• Technical Data Package (TDP)

• Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)

• Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Inert Training and Cutaway Items

• Lot Acceptance Test (LAT)

• Request for Variance (RFV)

• Inspection and Acceptance

• Inspection

• Inspection Documentation

• Free on Board (F.O.B.) Destination

• F.O.B. Origin

• Acceptance

• Safety Requirements

• Safety Management Program Plan

• End User Certificate (EUC)

• Delivery Verification Certification (DVC)

• Status Reports

• Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Classification

• Interim Hazard Classification (IHC)

• Post Award Conference

• Program Reviews

• Integrated Product Team (IPT)

• Operations Security (OPSEC)

Statements of Work (SOW)

▪ SAWS Safety SOW dated 23 February 2026

• Requirements

• Disclosure and Government (USG) Access – Ammunition & Explosive (A&E) Activities

• Accident Reporting Mishap

• Detailed Safety Requirements

▪ Security SOW Physical Security Standards for DoD Security Risk Categories (SRC) I – IV Arms, Ammunition, and Explosives (AA&E) and SRC I – III Missiles and Rockets at Contractor-Owned, Contractor-Operated (COCO) Facilities dated 06 February 2026

• Requirements

• Facility Construction

• Lock and Key Control

• Fencing

• Lighting

• Access Controls

• Intrusion Detection System (IDS)

• Security Force

• Response Force

• Additional Security Measures

• Accountability

• Security Procedures

• Transportation

• Security Surveys and Inspections

• Exceptions and Waivers

• Significant Incidents Pertaining to AA&E

▪ Acceptance of Existing Conditions

(AEC) Waiver Process

▪ OCONUS Contractor Inspections

• Contractors, subcontractors, and sub-tier contractors performing A&E work, including direct “touch labor,” and clarifies that DCMA Contract Safety will coordinate with the

Program Office and PCO to determine whether additional inspection access or safety oversight is required.

▪ OCONUS Explosive Safety Site Plan

(ESSP) & Quantity Distances (QD)

• Contractor ESSP development

Defense Contract Management

Agency (DCMA) Safety

▪ DCMA-TDSCI Contract Safety International Team completes Risk Management Strategy Processes through Contract Safety Evaluation and Inspection Techniques for all Ammunition and Explosive (AE), Aircraft (AC), and Industrial (IND) Contractors worldwide.

1. The safety of Military Service Buying Commands contracted OCONUS AE, AC, and IND Manufacturing Lines, Depot Maintenance, and Operating Locations

2. Protect the Foreign Public and personnel not associated with DoD contracted production lines and operations

3. Protect DCMA & Government personnel working in contracted AE, AC, and IND manufacturing facilities and operational areas

Core Support Functions

Pre-Award Safety

(PASS)

Survey Inspections

Post-Award Safety Survey

Inspections

Capability Review Safety

Survey

Inspections

Pre- Operational

Site Visit/

Safety

Walkdowns

Indemnification Safety

Inspections

AE Waiver Development and Review

DoD Contract Safety

A&E Regulatory Path

FAR

Part 42

Contract Administration and Audit Services

DFARS

Subpart 242.3

Contract Administration

Office Functions

DFARS Subpart 223.370

Safety Precautions for A&E

DFARS 252.223-7002

Safety Precautions for A&E

DFARS 252.223-7003

Change in Place of Performance – A&E

FAR

Subpart 42.3

Contract Administration

Office Functions

DoDM 4145.26

Change 2

DoD Contractors

Safety Manual for A&E

Defense Contract Management

Agency (DCMA) Safety

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Technical Requirements

▪ General Specifications for PdL SAWS used as benchmark for determining contractor Technical Data Package (TDP) compliance including visual inspections, performance and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT)

▪ If required, additional technical requirements will be provided in the RFP

▪ TDPs must be submitted for each delivery order in accordance with the requirements specified in each General Specification for PdL SAWS. TDPs can be submitted for review and approval for additional delivery orders under the contract.

▪ Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) must be submitted to address changes to configuration and delivery orders

▪ PdL SAWS reserves the right to witness all LATs, shall be notified in accordance with appropriate timeline stated within Section C of RFP

▪ Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) has been delegated the authority to conduct Government Source Inspections (GSIs) per Section C of RFP. Every effort shall be made to conduct GSI and LATs concurrently to streamline process.

▪ Five (5) Draft General Specifications for PdL SAWS dated February 2026 posted along with Industry Day Solicitation

Quality Assurance

▪ Prime Contractor must be ISO 9001 certified or equivalent and shall flow down quality requirements to Suppliers/Manufacturers

▪ Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) Reports, at a minimum, shall include:

1. Shot to Shot Data

2. Measured values conducted during visual inspections

3. Notation of any anomalies during visual inspections and live fire testing

4. Notation of any skip lot testing for temperature extremes

5. Ammo Data Cards (ADCs) & Certifications

▪ PdL SAWS provides approval for all LAT Reports

▪ Approved Technical Data Package (TDP) or Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), and Explosive Site Safety Plans (ESSP) required before the Government Source Inspection (GSI) can be scheduled or conducted

▪ Sample size in General Specifications for PdL SAWS shall be used for visual inspections and live fire testing

▪ GSI sample size based on DCMA Zero-Based Acceptance Sample Plan

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2026 General Specifications

▪ Five (5) General Specifications for PdL SAWS (10 Feb 2026)

• General Specification for PdL SAWS Special Ammunition & Weapon Systems

• General Specification for PdL SAWS Small Caliber Ammunition

• General Specification for PdL SAWS Mortar Ammunition

• General Specification for PdL SAWS Rocket Propelled & Spin Stabilized Grenade Ammunition

• General Specification for PdL SAWS Mortar Weapon Systems

▪ Any customer request received that has an item(s) not covered within the General Specifications for PdL SAWS will be annotated on the Delivery Order (DO) Request for Proposal (RFP), which may include additional technical requirements and specifications.

General Specification

Requirements and Verification

▪ Examples

• Pressure, Muzzle Velocity, Storage and Operational Temperatures, Dispersion, Weights

▪ Requirement

• 3.5.3 Chamber Pressure. The individual maximum and average pressure of the ammunition obtained at ambient and hot shall meet the requirements specified in the Technical Data Package (TDP).

▪ Verification

• 4.5.3 Chamber Pressure. Pressure tests shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s test procedures to verify samples from the lot do not exceed the average or individual pressure requirements listed in the TDP at ambient (10 cartridge minimum) and hot (10 cartridge minimum). Each lot of propellant charges shall meet the individual maximum and average pressure requirements specified in the RFP or TDP. Pressure testing shall be conducted during the Lot Acceptance Test (LAT) for all Artillery, Medium Cal, and Tank ammunition. Pressure testing can be done in process for Rocket and Anti-

Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) ammunition. Pressure testing is not required for hand grenades, pyro, links, linked belts, or linking machines. If the lot fails to meet the pressure requirements a retest of the same sample size (10 cartridge minimum) is permitted. The cumulative average of all cartridges tested (20 cartridge minimum) shall be used to determine if the lot passes. Any single round that exceeds the maximum individual pressure requirement will result in lot rejection, there shall be no retest.

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General Specification Annex A

▪Annex A: Weapon Interface and Sample Size Requirements

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General Specification Annex A

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General Specification Annex B

▪Annex B: Visual Inspection Requirements

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Government Source Inspection (GSI)

▪AQL Level 0.40

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Focus Sections

▪Operating Temperatures = -30°C to 50°C

▪Previously Awarded Variants

▪Pressure Simulation

▪Pressure at Hot

▪Muzzle Velocity Standard Deviation

▪SAAMI Compliant

▪Weight Zones

▪Firing Tables as Part of Technical Data Package (TDP)

▪Non-Corrosive and Mercury Free

▪Bourrelet Diameter Too Large

▪Primer Above Flush

▪Small Cal Cartridge Length Out of Spec vs Too Short

▪10 Rounds per Component Lot

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Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL)

▪Technical Data Package (TDP)

• Submission 30 calendar days after delivery order award

• Revised submission 14 calendar days after disposition receipt from the Government

▪Request for Variance (RFV)

• Submission request utilizes DD Form 1694

• USG to provide disposition 14 calendar days after receipt

• Revised submission 14 calendar days after disposition receipt from the Government

▪Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)

• Submission request utilizes DD Form 1692

• USG to provide disposition 14 calendar days after receipt Weekly submission thereafter

• Revised submission 14 calendar days after disposition receipt from the Government

▪Contract Status Report

• Submission request utilizes DD Form 1692

• USG to provide disposition 14 calendar days after receipt Weekly submission thereafter

• Revised submission 14 calendar days after disposition receipt from the Government

▪Lot History Folder

• Electronic and hard copy submission at lot source inspection

▪Lot Acceptance Test Report (LATR)

• Submission seven (7) calendar days after LAT completion

• Revised submission 14 calendar days after disposition receipt from the Government

▪Safety Management Program Plan

• Submission 30 calendar days after delivery order award

• Revised submission 30 calendar days after disposition receipt from the Government

▪Safety Site Verification Statement

• Submission 30 calendar days after delivery order award

• Revised submission 30 calendar days after disposition receipt from the Government

Contract Data Requirements List

(CDRL)

▪ Item Information and Certification Statement (IICS)

• Electronic and hard copy submission at lot source inspection

• After successful inspection with Block 1 signed, electronic submission 48 hours before item(s) arrival at final destination

▪Delivery Verification Certificate (DVC)

• Submission after completion of executed IICS or per End User Certificate (EUC)

▪Department of Transportation (DOT) Hazard Classification – EX Number

• Submission 30 calendar days prior item(s) final delivery

▪ Interim Hazard Classification (IHC)

• Submission 30 calendar days prior to shipment

▪Meeting Agenda

• Submission 14 calendar days prior to meeting

▪Meeting Minutes

• Submission IAW SOW Paragraph 11.0, 12.0, and 13.0

▪Presentation Materiel

• Submission 7 calendar days prior to meeting

▪ Integrated Product Team (IPT)

• IPT meeting minutes three (3) days after each IPT meeting

▪Status Reports & Delivery Status Reports

• Submission Ten (10) calendar days after contract award

• Weekly submission thereafter

• Template attached to RFP

▪ Inert Certification

• Submission by Manufacturer at time of lot source inspection

▪Post Award Conference

• Contractor to host Post Award Conference NLT 60 calendar days after contract award

Questions

Industry Day 1-on-1s

▪ Industry Day 1-on-1s in Executive Board Room – on-site

▪ Sessions beginning at Noon for sessions scheduled for 24 March 2026

▪ Sessions beginning at 8:00 a.m. for session scheduled 25 March 2026

▪ 15 min limit per Session

▪ Government Representative will retrieve Contractors for their scheduled 1-on-1 session

▪ Ballroom open today until 5:00 p.m. for networking opportunities

• Session Focus: This time is for addressing Industry feedback on the HTRO Self -Scoring Matrix, Ammunition Categories List, and Evaluation requirements, NOT for capability statements or company briefings.

• Time Management: Sessions will be strictly timed to ensure fairness and adherence to the schedule. Timers will be used.

• Non-Binding Nature: These discussions are for market research only. Nothing stated by either party will be considered binding. Information discussed will not be applicable to any future proposal or evaluation.

• Participant Recording & Notes: Industry participants are prohibited from bringing personal recording devices. You may, however, take written notes as you see fit.

1-on-1 Schedule

Day 1 Company One-on-One Tuesday, March 24, 2026

1 Culmen International, LLC 12:00-12:15 PM

2 Pansophico LLC 12:20-12:35 PM

3 Hornady Manufacturing Company 12:40-12:55 PM

4 Global Ordnance LLC 1:00-1:15 PM

5 Ultra Defense Corporation 1:20-1:35 PM

6 Island Pyrochemical Industries 1:40-1:55 PM

7 Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation 2:00-2:15 PM

8 BOWHEAD M5B GLOBAL JV, LLC 2:20-2:35 PM

9 Regulus Global, LLC. 2:40-2:55 PM

10 Manticore Defense LLC 3:00-3:15 PM

11 Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc 3:20-3:35 PM

12 Hauswirth Consulting, LLC 3:40-3:55 PM

13 Ataero 4:00-4:15 PM

14 M5B Global 4:20-4:35 PM

15 TM Defense Solutions 4:40-4:55 PM

Day 2 Company One-on-One Wednesday, March 25, 2026

15 MSM Group North America, Inc 8:00-8:15 AM

16 Savagelyfe LLC 8:20-8:35 AM

17 Bizzell Corporation 8:40-8:55 AM

18 UNITED PRECISION LLC 9:00-9:15 AM

19 War Pig Armory, LLC 9:20-9:35 AM

THANK YOU