40mm Ammunition Sources Sought

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is conducting a sources sought market survey to identify potential manufacturers for 40mm ammunition cartridges on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems. The government is seeking sources capable of manufacturing various types of 40mm ammunition cartridges for Fiscal Years 2027-2032, including M430A1 High Explosive Dual Purpose Cartridges, M433 and M433E1 High Explosive Dual Purpose Cartridges, and other specialized cartridge types. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit detailed information about their capabilities electronically through DoD SAFE. The government has extended the response deadline multiple times and reopened the sources sought to incorporate drawings for the M430A1 and M433 cartridges, with access requiring certified DD2345 and Non-Disclosure Agreement submissions. The initial response deadline was moved from April 21, 2025 to May 5, 2025, though the notice shows an overall due date of August 27, 2025.

This procurement opportunity has no set-aside designation and will be conducted through full and open competition for a planned five-year contract. The anticipated annual production requirements include substantial quantities: 5,000,000 rounds of M430A1 High Explosive Dual Purpose Cartridges, 1,000,000 rounds each of M433 and M433E1 High Explosive Dual Purpose Cartridges, and other specialized cartridge types. The government is specifically requesting information about fuze procurement plans, including whether fuzes would be produced in-house or by subcontractors, existing capabilities or development timelines, and production capacity details. Potential restrictions may apply to fuzes and certain components, limiting sourcing to the United States, its outlying areas, and Canada. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future solicitation or contract award, with respondents receiving no compensation for their submissions.