Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation
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- Agency
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ACC Rock Island
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- PSC
- M1EA Operation Of Ammunition Facilities
- Place of performance
- Radford, Virginia, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), in support of the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC) and Project Lead Joint Services (PL JS), issued this Special Notice to solicit industry feedback on draft Performance Work Statements (PWS) and Sections L&M for an upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) related to the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP). The notice, initially posted December 19, 2025, with multiple revisions through February 10, 2026, seeks to engage industry partners in refining the solicitation strategy prior to formal RFP release. This represents a planned federal competition for propellant production and comprehensive operation of the RFAAP, a 6,900-acre Government-Owned, Contractor-Operated (GOCO) ammunition manufacturing facility in Radford, Virginia. The solicitation involves a single 10-year contract with an estimated budget between $3.5 billion and $4.5 billion, incorporating facility modernization, reset activities, and ongoing operational requirements.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to facilitate structured industry engagement through virtual one-on-one sessions during Industry Day #6, held January 13-14, 2026, allowing interested contractors to present feedback on draft technical and administrative requirements. Interested firms were required to complete Company and Individual Registration Forms to participate, with attendance strictly limited to six representatives per company, including any consulting firm personnel. The notice specifies that participants should not rely on information presented during these sessions for proposal development, as any future RFP will supersede current documentation, and no contract award or compensation will result from participation. The competitive opportunity encompasses extensive operational areas including environmental management, facility planning, security and antiterrorism, fire protection, maintenance, utilities management, cybersecurity, occupational health, property management, production reporting, technology services, and facility transition activities. According to the updated acquisition timeline posted February 10, 2026, the government plans to release a Draft RFP in February 2026, conduct additional industry feedback in April 2026, issue a Final RFP in June 2026, and transition to a new contractor by Calendar Year 2028.
Notice text
4 versions
Update #4 · Latest ·
10 February 2026 Revision:
To post Industry Day #6 Feedback & Q&A, Industry Day #6 Attendee list, and updated RFAAP Comp Acq Timeline from Industry Day #6.
07 January 2026 Revision:
The PWS 8 - Transition In is removed from this notice at this time. It will be reposted for Industry review and comment at a later date.
22 December 2025 Revision:
- Updated Permissions/security settings for PWS 1, 2 and 6 to allow for non-Government access.
- Updated paragraph #6 to clarify industry feedback guidlines and suspense date.
1. Announcement:
The U.S Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), in support of the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC) located at Rock Island Arsenal, IL and the Project Lead Joint Services (PL JS) located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, are currently seeking Industry feedback to continue RFP development pertaining to PWS strategy and Sections L&M. Draft PWS’s and Sections L&M are attached for industry review and comment and the Government plans to host Industry day #6 to further discuss. Details on Industry Day #6 are as follows:
ACC-RI, PLJS, and JMC will be hosting Industry Day #6, January 13-14, 2026, for the planned competition for the production of propellants and the operation of the RFAAP. Industry Day #6 will solely consist of virtual one-on-one sessions. The purpose of these sessions are to provide industry an opportunity to present their feedback on the PWS and Sections L&M Request for Information (RFI) as detailed above.
The USG will contact each company directly to coordinate the date and time of the one-on-one session and provide additional details. Attendance for this virtual event will be limited to a maximum of six (6) representatives per company. Individuals from consulting firms acting on behalf of a particular company will be included in the respective company’s total representative count. The limit will be strictly enforced.
The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of these Industry one-on-one sessions or otherwise pay or reimburse respondents for participation in this event. Do not rely on information presented today in formulating proposals. Should a Request for Proposal (RFP) be issued, any information contained within the RFP supersedes the information presented here. No USG personnel, except for the Contracting Officer, can make any commitments on behalf of the USG.
2. Industry Day Registration
Interested participants must register in advance by completing the Company Registration Form and Individual Registration Form accompanying this announcement. Completed registration forms shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil, Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil no later than Close of Business January 6th, 2026. Each participant’s request must be approved by the USG prior to attendance. Late registrations will not be considered.
Participants are encouraged to submit feedback in writing prior to Industry Day #6 no later than January 8th, 2026. Written feedback shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil , Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil , and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil.
Update #3 ·
07 January 2026 Revision:
The PWS 8 - Transition In is removed from this notice at this time. It will be reposted for Industry review and comment at a later date.
22 December 2025 Revision:
- Updated Permissions/security settings for PWS 1, 2 and 6 to allow for non-Government access.
- Updated paragraph #6 to clarify industry feedback guidlines and suspense date.
1. Announcement:
The U.S Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), in support of the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC) located at Rock Island Arsenal, IL and the Project Lead Joint Services (PL JS) located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, are currently seeking Industry feedback to continue RFP development pertaining to PWS strategy and Sections L&M. Draft PWS’s and Sections L&M are attached for industry review and comment and the Government plans to host Industry day #6 to further discuss. Details on Industry Day #6 are as follows:
ACC-RI, PLJS, and JMC will be hosting Industry Day #6, January 13-14, 2026, for the planned competition for the production of propellants and the operation of the RFAAP. Industry Day #6 will solely consist of virtual one-on-one sessions. The purpose of these sessions are to provide industry an opportunity to present their feedback on the PWS and Sections L&M Request for Information (RFI) as detailed above.
The USG will contact each company directly to coordinate the date and time of the one-on-one session and provide additional details. Attendance for this virtual event will be limited to a maximum of six (6) representatives per company. Individuals from consulting firms acting on behalf of a particular company will be included in the respective company’s total representative count. The limit will be strictly enforced.
The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of these Industry one-on-one sessions or otherwise pay or reimburse respondents for participation in this event. Do not rely on information presented today in formulating proposals. Should a Request for Proposal (RFP) be issued, any information contained within the RFP supersedes the information presented here. No USG personnel, except for the Contracting Officer, can make any commitments on behalf of the USG.
2. Industry Day Registration
Interested participants must register in advance by completing the Company Registration Form and Individual Registration Form accompanying this announcement. Completed registration forms shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil, Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil no later than Close of Business January 6th, 2026. Each participant’s request must be approved by the USG prior to attendance. Late registrations will not be considered.
Participants are encouraged to submit feedback in writing prior to Industry Day #6 no later than January 8th, 2026. Written feedback shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil , Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil , and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil.
Update #2 ·
22 December 2025 Revision:
- Updated Permissions/security settings for PWS 1, 2 and 6 to allow for non-Government access.
- Updated paragraph #6 to clarify industry feedback guidlines and suspense date.
1. Announcement:
The U.S Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), in support of the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC) located at Rock Island Arsenal, IL and the Project Lead Joint Services (PL JS) located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, are currently seeking Industry feedback to continue RFP development pertaining to PWS strategy and Sections L&M. Draft PWS’s and Sections L&M are attached for industry review and comment and the Government plans to host Industry day #6 to further discuss. Details on Industry Day #6 are as follows:
ACC-RI, PLJS, and JMC will be hosting Industry Day #6, January 13-14, 2026, for the planned competition for the production of propellants and the operation of the RFAAP. Industry Day #6 will solely consist of virtual one-on-one sessions. The purpose of these sessions are to provide industry an opportunity to present their feedback on the PWS and Sections L&M Request for Information (RFI) as detailed above.
The USG will contact each company directly to coordinate the date and time of the one-on-one session and provide additional details. Attendance for this virtual event will be limited to a maximum of six (6) representatives per company. Individuals from consulting firms acting on behalf of a particular company will be included in the respective company’s total representative count. The limit will be strictly enforced.
The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of these Industry one-on-one sessions or otherwise pay or reimburse respondents for participation in this event. Do not rely on information presented today in formulating proposals. Should a Request for Proposal (RFP) be issued, any information contained within the RFP supersedes the information presented here. No USG personnel, except for the Contracting Officer, can make any commitments on behalf of the USG.
2. Industry Day Registration
Interested participants must register in advance by completing the Company Registration Form and Individual Registration Form accompanying this announcement. Completed registration forms shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil, Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil no later than Close of Business January 6th, 2026. Each participant’s request must be approved by the USG prior to attendance. Late registrations will not be considered.
Participants are encouraged to submit feedback in writing prior to Industry Day #6 no later than January 8th, 2026. Written feedback shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil , Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil , and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil.
Update #1 ·
1. Announcement:
The U.S Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), in support of the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command (JMC) located at Rock Island Arsenal, IL and the Project Lead Joint Services (PL JS) located at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, are currently seeking Industry feedback to continue RFP development pertaining to PWS strategy and Sections L&M. Draft PWS’s and Sections L&M are attached for industry review and comment and the Government plans to host Industry day #6 to further discuss. Details on Industry Day #6 are as follows:
ACC-RI, PLJS, and JMC will be hosting Industry Day #6, January 13-14, 2026, for the planned competition for the production of propellants and the operation of the RFAAP. Industry Day #6 will solely consist of virtual one-on-one sessions. The purpose of these sessions are to provide industry an opportunity to present their feedback on the PWS and Sections L&M Request for Information (RFI) as detailed above.
The USG will contact each company directly to coordinate the date and time of the one-on-one session and provide additional details. Attendance for this virtual event will be limited to a maximum of six (6) representatives per company. Individuals from consulting firms acting on behalf of a particular company will be included in the respective company’s total representative count. The limit will be strictly enforced.
The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of these Industry one-on-one sessions or otherwise pay or reimburse respondents for participation in this event. Do not rely on information presented today in formulating proposals. Should a Request for Proposal (RFP) be issued, any information contained within the RFP supersedes the information presented here. No USG personnel, except for the Contracting Officer, can make any commitments on behalf of the USG.
2. Industry Day Registration
Interested participants must register in advance by completing the Company Registration Form and Individual Registration Form accompanying this announcement. Completed registration forms shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil, Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil no later than Close of Business January 6th, 2026. Each participant’s request must be approved by the USG prior to attendance. Late registrations will not be considered.
Participants are encouraged to submit questions and/or comments regarding Industry Day #6 after the event by utilizing the attached Question/Comment form. All questions received through the Question/Comment form will be answered by the USG and posted to SAM.gov. Question/Comment forms shall be submitted electronically to Anna Whitcomb at anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil , Amanda Carlson at amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil , and Derek Rooks at derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil no later than January 16, 2026.
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Industry Day #8 | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Industry Day #7 | Special Notice | |
| Request for Feedback - RFAAP Competition RFP Sections C, L&M, Attchs 0019, 0035 & 0036 | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Request for Information - Contractor Self Investment | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Sections L&M Matrix | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation #2 | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) - W519TC-26-R-0003 - Competition Update | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Industry Day #5 | Special Notice | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - Virtual Library | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation | Solicitation |
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