M7A3 CS Slug
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- W519TC-25-Q-0007
- Agency
- ACC Rock Island Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1330 Grenades
- Place of performance
- Pine Bluff, Arkansas, United States
- Points of contact
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- Nathanial S. Tutor nathanial.s.tutor.civ@army.mil (520) 693-1285
- Jamon Thomas jamon.i.thomas.civ@army.mil (520) 715-1210
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island intends to issue a sole source solicitation for CS Slugs used in M7A3 Riot Control Grenades, specifically targeting Defense Technology LLC as the exclusive supplier. The procurement involves CS/Fuel Mix Slugs that contain respiratory irritant chemicals (o-chlorobenzalmalononitrile or CS) in a pressed, donut-shaped configuration designed for riot and crowd control applications. The acquisition strategy utilizes FAR 6.302-1(a) for sole source justification based on Defense Technology's unique technical capabilities and superior performance characteristics in handling, assembly, lag time, and burn time compared to other available options. Extensive market research, including multiple Sources Sought announcements on SAM.gov, yielded zero responses from alternative suppliers, reinforcing the sole source approach. The solicitation is expected to be issued on July 10, 2025, with a closing date approximately 7 days later, and questions must be directed in writing to Mr. Nathanial S. Tutor at the Rock Island contracting office prior to the closing date.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and specifically identifies Defense Technology LLC as both the incumbent and intended sole source contractor for this requirement. The contract will procure materials for approximately 17,000 M7A3 CS Riot Control Grenades, with each grenade containing approximately 300 grams of CS and pyrotechnic mix. The acquisition will be structured as a firm-fixed price purchase order with USMC funding, including a base performance period and one evaluated option period. The total estimated dollar value has been redacted from the available documentation, though the substantial quantity requirements suggest a significant procurement value. The contract falls under NAICS code 325920 for Explosives Manufacturing and PSC code 1330 for Grenades, reflecting the specialized nature of the riot control equipment being procured.
Notice text
This is a synopsis of Solicitation W519TC-25-Q-0007 in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.2.
The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) intends to issue Sole Source Solicitation W519TC-25-Q-0007 for CS Slugs to Defense Technology LLC.
The acquisition strategy for the CS Slugs is to award a Sole Source, Firm-Fixed Price, Purchase Order. The applicable NAICS code is 325920 Explosives Manufacturing.
Approximate issue date of the solicitation is July 10, 2025, with an approximate closing date of 7 days from the date of issue. This is an estimated date only and is subject to change.
NOTE: Direct any questions prior to the applicable closing date in writing to Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, ATTN: CCRI-OQB/ Mr. Nathanial S. Tutor, 3055 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000, nathanial.s.tutor.civ@army.mil.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| A02 - M7A3 CS Slugs Sole Source Justification 20JUN2025 CCS_signed_Redacted.pdf |
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