Checkweigher

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ) at Picatinny Arsenal is procuring one firm-fixed-price checkweigher system for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Armaments Center to support quality control operations for ammunition components and complete rounds. The checkweigher must be a new, domestically-produced unit capable of weighing ammunition components ranging from 5.56mm to .338" diameter with an accuracy of 30 milligrams at 2 sigma while processing a minimum of 80 parts per minute with a maximum throughput of 120+ ppm. Key technical requirements include a programmable logic controller or PC-based system with color touchscreen interface, Microsoft Excel data export capability, storage for minimum 200 weight profiles, a floor footprint not exceeding 15 square feet, operation on 110-volt single phase power, four reject stations with fail-fail design, and inclusion of wear replacement parts, installation materials, on-site training for two government personnel, technical manuals, and a Certificate of Compliance. The Government will evaluate proposals on a pass/fail basis for technical acceptability against thirteen specific subfactors, with award to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror without discussions. The solicitation is unrestricted full and open competition under NAICS 332994 with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees, and the proposal due date is January 27, 2026, with an amendment dated January 15, 2026 providing industry questions and government responses.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement, and no incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the solicitation. The procurement seeks a single checkweigher unit with delivery on an F.O.B. destination basis to Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, where government personnel will perform installation and final connections. Contractor personnel must comply with site-specific requirements including AT Level I awareness training, iWATCH training, security and access procedures, and OPSEC Level I training. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 requirements including 2D bar codes, preservation for a minimum of one year, accommodation of multiple handling modes and shipment types, and use of heat-treated wood packaging materials compliant with ISPM 15 standards. The place of performance is located at 213 NJ-15, Wharton, New Jersey 07885.