Bolt, breech

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure a Bolt, Breech component (NSN: 1005-01-089-7778, Part No: 12524331) used in the Gun, Automatic, 25mm, M242 weapon system. This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice indicating that a formal Invitation for Bid or Request for Proposal has not yet been issued. Prospective suppliers must understand that qualification testing and evaluation are mandatory requirements to become an approved source for this item, and approval as a qualified source does not guarantee future business opportunities. Interested parties should note that source approval merely provides the opportunity to compete on subsequent solicitations related to this component. Additional information regarding the Source Approval Program and the Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements can be obtained through the TACOM ombudsman office. Interested suppliers should direct inquiries to the Source Approval Officer at usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.mso-ombudsman@army.mil.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business entities. The base period quantity required is 281 units, with an option period quantity representing 100 percent of the base period amount, indicating potential for an additional 281 units under option. The component falls under NAICS category 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) and PSC category 1005 (Guns, Through 30mm). The Pre-Solicitation Notice was posted on February 10, 2026, and no specific response deadline or award value information has been disclosed at this stage. Interested small businesses should prepare their Source Approval Request packages and submit them through the appropriate TACOM channels to position themselves for future competitive opportunities on this requirement.