Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs)

Open Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
W15QKN26RA044
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Contracting Command–New Jersey, on behalf of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems, is soliciting a five-year IDIQ contract for manufacture, test, and delivery of Primer Feed Mechanism (PFM) assemblies and associated components for the M777A2 155mm Howitzer, with proposals due September 10, 2026. The solicitation is currently on hold; proposal submission is not required until further notice, though the administrative closing date is extended to November 18, 2026.

This is a 100% Small Business set-aside issued under Full and Open Competition. The contract structure includes a single five-year IDIQ with Firm Fixed Price delivery orders spanning five one-year Ordering Periods (FY 27–32). Each ordering period runs 12 months sequentially from the previous period end date, beginning with OP 1 at 12 months from the award date.

The PFM Assembly comprises three assemblies—Body Assembly, Tray Assembly, and Magazine Assembly—each containing multiple sub-assemblies. Down parts include the Dog Coupler Assembly (legacy), Reinforced Dog Coupler Assembly, Magazine Primer Stop, Injector Arm Assembly, Firing Pin, Cross Pin, and Inert Primers. The contractor shall support U.S. or Foreign Military Sales customers. Packaging instructions will be specified on a case-by-case basis in individual delivery orders.

NAICS code is 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. PSC code is 1025, Guns, Over 150mm Through 200mm. Amendment 0005 extended the proposal due date from August 27 to September 10, 2026. No budget or award value is stated in the solicitation notice.

Notice text

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Update #5 · Latest ·

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the office of the Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs) in support of the M777A2 155mm Howitzer. The PFM Assembly consists of three assemblies: (1) Body Assembly, (2) Tray Assembly, and (3) Magazine Assembly, and each assembly consists of several sub-assemblies. In addition to the PFM Assembly, the Dog Coupler Assembly (legacy), Reinforced Dog Coupler Assembly, Magazine Primer Stop, Injector Arm Assembly, Firing Pin, Cross Pin, and Inert Primers are considered down parts to the overarching PFM assemblies.Specifications: The contractor shall manufacture, test, and deliver Primer Feed Mechanism (PFM) assemblies and associated components for the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer to support U.S. or Foreign Military Sales customers. Specific detailed packaging instructions will be included on the delivery order on a case-by-case basis.Planned Acquisition: The Government intends to award a single, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders with five one-year Ordering Periods (OPs) from Fiscal Year (FY) 27-32. The production contract award will be based upon Full and Open Competition as a 100% Small Business Set Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.5.The following Ordering Periods are anticipated:OP 1: 12 months from date of awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4. **This is a notice that Solicitation W15QKN-26-R-A044 is being placed on hold until further notice. The Government will provide notice when the solicitation is active again. For administrative purposes, the closing date is extended to November 18, 2026, to prevent system closure. Proposal submission is not required until further notice.**

Update #4 ·

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the office of the Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs) in support of the M777A2 155mm Howitzer. The PFM Assembly consists of three assemblies: (1) Body Assembly, (2) Tray Assembly, and (3) Magazine Assembly, and each assembly consists of several sub-assemblies. In addition to the PFM Assembly, the Dog Coupler Assembly (legacy), Reinforced Dog Coupler Assembly, Magazine Primer Stop, Injector Arm Assembly, Firing Pin, Cross Pin, and Inert Primers are considered down parts to the overarching PFM assemblies.Specifications: The contractor shall manufacture, test, and deliver Primer Feed Mechanism (PFM) assemblies and associated components for the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer to support U.S. or Foreign Military Sales customers. Specific detailed packaging instructions will be included on the delivery order on a case-by-case basis.Planned Acquisition: The Government intends to award a single, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders with five one-year Ordering Periods (OPs) from Fiscal Year (FY) 27-32. The production contract award will be based upon Full and Open Competition as a 100% Small Business Set Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.5.The following Ordering Periods are anticipated:OP 1: 12 months from date of awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4. The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to extend the proposal response due date from 27 August 2026 to 10 September 2026. Due to system constraints, an official copy of the Amendment could not be printed at this time. It will be posted as soon as available.

Update #3 ·

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the office of the Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs) in support of the M777A2 155mm Howitzer. The PFM Assembly consists of three assemblies: (1) Body Assembly, (2) Tray Assembly, and (3) Magazine Assembly, and each assembly consists of several sub-assemblies. In addition to the PFM Assembly, the Dog Coupler Assembly (legacy), Reinforced Dog Coupler Assembly, Magazine Primer Stop, Injector Arm Assembly, Firing Pin, Cross Pin, and Inert Primers are considered down parts to the overarching PFM assemblies.Specifications: The contractor shall manufacture, test, and deliver Primer Feed Mechanism (PFM) assemblies and associated components for the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer to support U.S. or Foreign Military Sales customers. Specific detailed packaging instructions will be included on the delivery order on a case-by-case basis.Planned Acquisition: The Government intends to award a single, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders with five one-year Ordering Periods (OPs) from Fiscal Year (FY) 27-32. The production contract award will be based upon Full and Open Competition as a 100% Small Business Set Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.5.The following Ordering Periods are anticipated:OP 1: 12 months from date of awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4.

Update #2 ·

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the office of the Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs) in support of the M777A2 155mm Howitzer. The PFM Assembly consists of three assemblies: (1) Body Assembly, (2) Tray Assembly, and (3) Magazine Assembly, and each assembly consists of several sub-assemblies. In addition to the PFM Assembly, the Dog Coupler Assembly (legacy), Reinforced Dog Coupler Assembly, Magazine Primer Stop, Injector Arm Assembly, Firing Pin, Cross Pin, and Inert Primers are considered down parts to the overarching PFM assemblies.Specifications: The contractor shall manufacture, test, and deliver Primer Feed Mechanism (PFM) assemblies and associated components for the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer to support U.S. or Foreign Military Sales customers. Specific detailed packaging instructions will be included on the delivery order on a case-by-case basis.Planned Acquisition: The Government intends to award a single, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders with five one-year Ordering Periods (OPs) from Fiscal Year (FY) 27-32. The production contract award will be based upon Full and Open Competition as a 100% Small Business Set Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.5.The following Ordering Periods are anticipated:OP 1: 12 months from date of awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4*Updated to publish Response Date extension, in accordance with Amendment 0002. Please refer to Amendment 0002*

Update #1 ·

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the office of the Project Manager, Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs) in support of the M777A2 155mm Howitzer. The PFM Assembly consists of three assemblies: (1) Body Assembly, (2) Tray Assembly, and (3) Magazine Assembly, and each assembly consists of several sub-assemblies. In addition to the PFM Assembly, the Dog Coupler Assembly (legacy), Reinforced Dog Coupler Assembly, Magazine Primer Stop, Injector Arm Assembly, Firing Pin, Cross Pin, and Inert Primers are considered down parts to the overarching PFM assemblies.Specifications: The contractor shall manufacture, test, and deliver Primer Feed Mechanism (PFM) assemblies and associated components for the M777A2 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer to support U.S. or Foreign Military Sales customers. Specific detailed packaging instructions will be included on the delivery order on a case-by-case basis.Planned Acquisition: The Government intends to award a single, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery orders with five one-year Ordering Periods (OPs) from Fiscal Year (FY) 27-32. The production contract award will be based upon Full and Open Competition as a 100% Small Business Set Aside, in accordance with FAR 19.5.The following Ordering Periods are anticipated:OP 1: 12 months from date of awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4

Notice history

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Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs) Original Pre-Solicitation

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