5. 56mm Drone Round "L Variant"
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- M67854-26-5-56mm-Notice
- Agency
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Marine Corps
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1305 Ammunition, Through 30Mm
- Place of performance
- Virginia 22134, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Marine Corps intends to sole-source an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract to Drone Round LLC for manufacture and supply of 5.56mm "L Variant" Drone Rounds, with an estimated award date of December 2026.
The sole-source award is being pursued under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) on the basis that the 5.56mm Drone Round "L Variant" is the only kinetic munition available in the commercial or defense marketplace that meets Marine Corps minimum capability requirements for counter-small unmanned aircraft systems defense. The round provides drop-in compatibility with current-issue Marine Corps 5.56mm weapons including the M27, M4, and M4A1, requiring no physical modifications, specialized upper receivers, or distinct weapon platforms. Deployment requires no additional New Equipment Training or specialized occupational specialties, enabling immediate operational effectiveness.
Market research confirms Drone Round LLC, located in Queen Creek, Arizona, is the sole manufacturer and reseller of this ammunition. The contracting activity is the Portfolio Acquisitions Executive Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia.
Interested parties may submit capability statements within 15 calendar days of publication (due June 18, 2026). Responses should be directed to Anthony Fennell, Contract Specialist, at anthony.fennell@usmc.mil or Janice Harvey, Contracting Officer, at janice.harvey@usmc.mil.
The procurement is classified under NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) and PSC 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30Mm).
Notice text
Please see attachment.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 5.56mm NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE V2.1.pdf |
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