. 300 and . 338 Norma Magnum (NM)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W15QKN-26-X-1B5Z
- Agency
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ACC Picatinny
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332992 Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1305 Ammunition, Through 30Mm
- Place of performance
- To Be determined Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC-NJ), acting on behalf of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS), is seeking to identify potential manufacturers for .300 Norma Magnum (NM) M1163 Ball Ammunition and .338 NM M1162 Armor Piercing Ammunition designed for use with the Mk22 Precision Sniper Rifle. The ammunition must be manufactured in accordance with a government-owned Technical Data Package (TDP) and comply with detailed specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-32618 and MIL-DTL-32619. Bidders must understand that the TDP and specifications contain restricted technical data governed by the Arms Export Control Act and Export Control Reform Act, with violations subject to severe criminal penalties. The pre-solicitation notice period closes on February 17, 2026, providing interested parties with eight days to submit questions and express interest in the upcoming solicitation. Although this is a market survey document rather than a formal solicitation, it establishes the baseline requirements and expectations for the anticipated full request for proposal (RFP).
This opportunity is not designated for any small business set-aside and represents an open competition. The U.S. Government is contemplating award of a single Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to fulfill requirements across Fiscal Years 2027 through 2032, with approximately 6.3 million total cartridges (both M1162 and M1163 combined) budgeted across the full contract period, though the RFP may include higher surge capacity requirements to enable increased production in the event of conflict. Initial delivery is required 540 calendar days after contract award, establishing a critical timeline for production preparation and manufacturing capability demonstration. Successful contractors must demonstrate the capacity to manufacture precision sniper ammunition to exacting military specifications and manage production volumes that may fluctuate based on operational requirements.
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Update #2 · Latest ·
***Amendment 0001*** Industry Question One, The listing says, The estimated quantity to be purchased is approximately 6.3 million M1162 and M1163 cartridges. Is that:6.3 million M1162 and M1163, each, per year? 6.3 million total M1162 and M1163 per year? 6.3 million M1162 and M1163, each, through the life of the contract? 6.3 million, M1162 and M1163 total through the life of the contract? Government Response: The estimated quantity to be purchased based on the current budget is approximately 6.3 million for both M1162 and M1163 cartridges, however please note the capacity requirements under paragraph 6 of the submission information. Any resulting RFP will include comparable quantities in order to allow the Army to surge production in the event of a conflict. (End Amendment One)..................... 300 and .338 Norma Magnum (NM)Market Survey DESCRIPTION: The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC-NJ) on behalf of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS) is seeking to identify potential sources for the manufacture and delivery of.300 Norma Magnum (NM), M1163, Ball Ammunition, Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC): AC33 and .338 NM, M1162, Armor Piercing (AP) Ammunition, DODIC: AC32. Each DODIC will be fired from the Mk22 Precision Sniper Rifle. SPECIFICATIONS: The .300 NM Ball and the .338 NM AP cartridges will be procured to a U.S. Government Owned Technical Data Package (TDP). In addition, the cartridges must meet the requirements included in the Detailed Specifications for M1162 (MIL-DTL-32619) and M1163 (MIL-DTL-32618). TDP Upper-level drawings and Detailed Specifications may be provided upon request. The TDP Upper-level drawings are Distribution Statement A. Distribution A means distribution is authorized for public release. The Detailed Specifications are Distribution Statement D. Distribution D means distribution is authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only (Critical Technology). The TDP and Detailed Specifications contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Sec 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate only in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. PLANNED ACQUISITION: The U.S. Government is contemplating award of a single Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to fulfill Fiscal Year (FY) 27-32 requirements. The estimated quantity to be purchased is approximately 6.3 million M1162 and M1163 cartridges. Initial delivery is required 540 calendar days after award if First Article Test (FAT) is required, and 270 calendar days after award if FAT is not required. Sources interested in supplying this precision ammunition should adequately describe their experience in small caliber production and testing, annual production capacity, and ability to build to the Detailed Specifications: MIL-DTL-32619 and MIL-DTL-32618, and their respective TDPs. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Responses shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to: david.e.schutzer.civ@army.mil, no later than 3:00pm Eastern on 17 February 2025. Offerors are instructed to include .300 and .338 NM as the subject of their response. Interested companies should respond by providing the U.S. Government the following information:1) Name of company and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code;(2) Point of Contact name, telephone number and e-mail address;(3) Company address;(4) Business type/size information; If a small business, please indicate any applicable socio-economic status such as: Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), HUB Zone, etc.(5) Identification of interest in this opportunity as a prime or subcontractor;(6) (a) A detailed description of the companys manufacturing, inspection, and testing capabilities, facilities, production equipment and status, personnel, and past commercial and United States Government manufacturing experience with .300 and .338 NM or similar precision cartridges; (b) a timeline to begin production, not to exceed 180 calendar days after contract award; (c) monthly and annual production capacities with assumptions about number of shifts and any other production factors that may affect monthly capacities with evidence of proven monthly production quantities of 170,000 each M1163 cartridges and 40,000 each M1162 cartridges; (d) minimum order quantity required (if applicable); (e) manufacturing lead time for each item listed (schedule shall include testing against MIL-DTL-32619 and MIL-DTL-32618, if not already performed); (f) a brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements; (g) sketches, drawings, specifications, brochures and current estimated unit cost per million; (h) sources shall submit an outline of their plans and schedule to verify the design in addition to any contractor performed testing results and data to support claims that the design will conform to MIL-DTL-32619 and MIL-DTL-32618 requirements. Please identify any Proprietary information submitted. A respondent to this survey must have the majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item. If a respondent does not have these resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, then it must demonstrate its ability to obtain them in a reasonable time period. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the same criteria as the prime contractor. The Upper-level drawing can be provided upon request to the Point of Contact listed above. Detailed Specification requests shall be submitted in writing using AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire (attached) along with a signed DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement form and a fully executed Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement (attached). Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the Detailed Specifications. (See www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ for instructions and information). Offerors should submit their certification via DD Form 2345 or register immediately. To provide the data to foreign subcontractors, offerors must apply for an export license. An offerors delay in applying for DD 2345 certification or an export license will not be a basis to extend the closing date of any future request for proposal. Offerors must be able to receive, handle, and properly store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). DISCLAIMER: This market survey is for information and planning purposes only. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this market survey. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary and any of the information stated above is subject to change. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation(s). Proprietary information should be marked as such. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement and that all information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.
Update #1 ·
.300 and .338 Norma Magnum (NM)Market Survey DESCRIPTION: The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command, New Jersey (ACC-NJ) on behalf of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS) is seeking to identify potential sources for the manufacture and delivery of.300 Norma Magnum (NM), M1163, Ball Ammunition, Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC): AC33 and .338 NM, M1162, Armor Piercing (AP) Ammunition, DODIC: AC32. Each DODIC will be fired from the Mk22 Precision Sniper Rifle. SPECIFICATIONS: The .300 NM Ball and the .338 NM AP cartridges will be procured to a U.S. Government Owned Technical Data Package (TDP). In addition, the cartridges must meet the requirements included in the Detailed Specifications for M1162 (MIL-DTL-32619) and M1163 (MIL-DTL-32618). TDP Upper-level drawings and Detailed Specifications may be provided upon request. The TDP Upper-level drawings are Distribution Statement A. Distribution A means distribution is authorized for public release. The Detailed Specifications are Distribution Statement D. Distribution D means distribution is authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD contractors only (Critical Technology). The TDP and Detailed Specifications contain technical data whose export is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act (Sec 2751 of Title 22, United States Code) or the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (Chapter 58 Sections 4801-4852 of Title 50, United States Code). Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate only in accordance with provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25 and DoD Instruction 2040.02. PLANNED ACQUISITION: The U.S. Government is contemplating award of a single Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to fulfill Fiscal Year (FY) 27-32 requirements. The estimated quantity to be purchased is approximately 6.3 million M1162 and M1163 cartridges. Initial delivery is required 540 calendar days after award if First Article Test (FAT) is required, and 270 calendar days after award if FAT is not required. Sources interested in supplying this precision ammunition should adequately describe their experience in small caliber production and testing, annual production capacity, and ability to build to the Detailed Specifications: MIL-DTL-32619 and MIL-DTL-32618, and their respective TDPs. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Responses shall be submitted electronically via e-mail to: david.e.schutzer.civ@army.mil, no later than 3:00pm Eastern on 17 February 2025. Offerors are instructed to include .300 and .338 NM as the subject of their response. Interested companies should respond by providing the U.S. Government the following information:1) Name of company and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code;(2) Point of Contact name, telephone number and e-mail address;(3) Company address;(4) Business type/size information; If a small business, please indicate any applicable socio-economic status such as: Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), HUB Zone, etc.(5) Identification of interest in this opportunity as a prime or subcontractor;(6) (a) A detailed description of the companys manufacturing, inspection, and testing capabilities, facilities, production equipment and status, personnel, and past commercial and United States Government manufacturing experience with .300 and .338 NM or similar precision cartridges; (b) a timeline to begin production, not to exceed 180 calendar days after contract award; (c) monthly and annual production capacities with assumptions about number of shifts and any other production factors that may affect monthly capacities with evidence of proven monthly production quantities of 170,000 each M1163 cartridges and 40,000 each M1162 cartridges; (d) minimum order quantity required (if applicable); (e) manufacturing lead time for each item listed (schedule shall include testing against MIL-DTL-32619 and MIL-DTL-32618, if not already performed); (f) a brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements; (g) sketches, drawings, specifications, brochures and current estimated unit cost per million; (h) sources shall submit an outline of their plans and schedule to verify the design in addition to any contractor performed testing results and data to support claims that the design will conform to MIL-DTL-32619 and MIL-DTL-32618 requirements. Please identify any Proprietary information submitted. A respondent to this survey must have the majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item. If a respondent does not have these resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, then it must demonstrate its ability to obtain them in a reasonable time period. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the same criteria as the prime contractor. The Upper-level drawing can be provided upon request to the Point of Contact listed above. Detailed Specification requests shall be submitted in writing using AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire (attached) along with a signed DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement form and a fully executed Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement (attached). Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the Detailed Specifications. (See www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ for instructions and information). Offerors should submit their certification via DD Form 2345 or register immediately. To provide the data to foreign subcontractors, offerors must apply for an export license. An offerors delay in applying for DD 2345 certification or an export license will not be a basis to extend the closing date of any future request for proposal. Offerors must be able to receive, handle, and properly store Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). DISCLAIMER: This market survey is for information and planning purposes only. The Government does not intend to award a contract based on this market survey. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary and any of the information stated above is subject to change. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation(s). Proprietary information should be marked as such. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement and that all information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION.
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