Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation
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- Solicitation number
- W519TC26RA046
- 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
- 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 Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal issued Draft RFP #3 (W519TC-26-R-A046) on July 10, 2026, requesting written industry feedback on revamped Sections C, L, and M by July 20, 2026, for an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to produce propellants and operate and modernize the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
The contract covers a base period plus five one-year ordering periods followed by two unevaluated 10-year options, extending to a maximum 30-year performance period with a ceiling value of $20,144,020,112 and a Minimum Guaranteed Amount of $5,000. The scope encompasses production of 38 propellant and nitrocellulose products; facility operations and modernization; and 18 Performance Work Statements covering environmental management, fire protection, security, maintenance, utilities, cybersecurity, property management, transition in/out, facility planning, ARMS commercialization, groundwater monitoring, safety and occupational health, technology systems, and ALTESS support. The contract is restricted to U.S. firms per 10 U.S.C. 3204(a).
Key requirements include a SECRET Facility Security Clearance; compliance with transition plans with operational control transfer scheduled for January 2028; a $560 million fixed-price Facility Reset execution within three years; contractor-funded strategic investments and commercialization initiatives; compliance with legacy waste elimination obligations on a binding 4-year schedule; quarterly reporting on waste elimination progress; and execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements with Azimuth Consulting Services and NEPSCO, which will have access to proposals during source selection. The Government will conduct a best value subjective tradeoff evaluation. Organizational conflicts of interest have been established for The Shenton Group, Azimuth Consulting Services, B-Skies Inc., Franklin Engineering Group Inc., NEPSCO LLC, and Delta Defense. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum 365 days post-submission and comply with strict formatting requirements per Section L, with non-compliant proposals subject to elimination. The final RFP is expected to have a 90-calendar-day submission window from issuance. Revisions posted as of August 11 include updated document permissions for PWS 1, 4, 6, 7, and 13.
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Update #6 · Latest ·
- Revised Posting 8/11: Re-uploaded PWS's 1, 4, 6, 7, and 13 with updated document permissions to accomodate industry access.
- Revised Posting 7/16: Re-uploaded Attachment 0027
- Revised Posting 7/16: Updated security settings for Attachments documents
- Revised Posting 7/14: Attachment 0027 has been removed for administrative purposes and will be reuploaded at a later date.
- Revised Posting 7/13: PWS 2, PWS 6, and Exhibit B document permissions have been updated to accomodate industry access.
Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) #3 for production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Request Industry provide written feedback specifically on the following areas:
- Revamped Sections C, L & M
Questions and comments regarding this RFP shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026. The Government reserves the right to exercise discretion whether it will answer questions submitted after the specified deadline. Offerors are directed to reference the RFP number, W519TC-26-R-A046, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this Draft RFP #3. This Draft RFP #3 (W519TC-26-R-A046) officially supersedes and replaces all previous pre-solicitation releases and draft notices associated with this RFAAP effort, specifically those referencing: W519TC-24-R-ROMM, W519TC-25-R-0045, W519TC-26-R-0003. This is due to a Governmental transition from a legacy contract writing system to a new contract writing system and limitations within SAM.gov. This RFP, and any related postings, should not be discussed prior to award with any individual representing the Government, in any capacity, except the PCO and Contract Specialists identified below. Failure to adhere to this restriction is grounds to declare an Offeror ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this acquisition.
Questions and comments regarding this Draft RFP #3 shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026.
Anna Whitcomb, Contracting Officer: anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil
Amanda Carlson, Contract Specialist: amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil
Derek Rooks, Contract Specialist: derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil
Update #5 ·
-Revised Posting 7/16: Re-uploaded Attachment 0027
- Revised Posting 7/16: Updated security settings for Attachments documents
- Revised Posting 7/14: Attachment 0027 has been removed for administrative purposes and will be reuploaded at a later date.
- Revised Posting 7/13: PWS 2, PWS 6, and Exhibit B document permissions have been updated to accomodate industry access.
Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) #3 for production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Request Industry provide written feedback specifically on the following areas:
- Revamped Sections C, L & M
Questions and comments regarding this RFP shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026. The Government reserves the right to exercise discretion whether it will answer questions submitted after the specified deadline. Offerors are directed to reference the RFP number, W519TC-26-R-A046, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this Draft RFP #3. This Draft RFP #3 (W519TC-26-R-A046) officially supersedes and replaces all previous pre-solicitation releases and draft notices associated with this RFAAP effort, specifically those referencing: W519TC-24-R-ROMM, W519TC-25-R-0045, W519TC-26-R-0003. This is due to a Governmental transition from a legacy contract writing system to a new contract writing system and limitations within SAM.gov. This RFP, and any related postings, should not be discussed prior to award with any individual representing the Government, in any capacity, except the PCO and Contract Specialists identified below. Failure to adhere to this restriction is grounds to declare an Offeror ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this acquisition.
Questions and comments regarding this Draft RFP #3 shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026.
Anna Whitcomb, Contracting Officer: anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil
Amanda Carlson, Contract Specialist: amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil
Derek Rooks, Contract Specialist: derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil
Update #4 ·
- Revised Posting 7/16: Updated security settings for Attachments documents
- Revised Posting 7/14: Attachment 27 has been removed for administrative purposes and will be reuploaded at a later date.
- Revised Posting 7/13: PWS 2, PWS 6, and Exhibit B document permissions have been updated to accomodate industry access.
Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) #3 for production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Request Industry provide written feedback specifically on the following areas:
- Revamped Sections C, L & M
Questions and comments regarding this RFP shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026. The Government reserves the right to exercise discretion whether it will answer questions submitted after the specified deadline. Offerors are directed to reference the RFP number, W519TC-26-R-A046, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this Draft RFP #3. This Draft RFP #3 (W519TC-26-R-A046) officially supersedes and replaces all previous pre-solicitation releases and draft notices associated with this RFAAP effort, specifically those referencing: W519TC-24-R-ROMM, W519TC-25-R-0045, W519TC-26-R-0003. This is due to a Governmental transition from a legacy contract writing system to a new contract writing system and limitations within SAM.gov. This RFP, and any related postings, should not be discussed prior to award with any individual representing the Government, in any capacity, except the PCO and Contract Specialists identified below. Failure to adhere to this restriction is grounds to declare an Offeror ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this acquisition.
Questions and comments regarding this Draft RFP #3 shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026.
Anna Whitcomb, Contracting Officer: anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil
Amanda Carlson, Contract Specialist: amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil
Derek Rooks, Contract Specialist: derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil
Update #3 ·
- Revised Posting 7/14: Attachment 27 has been removed for administrative purposes and will be reuploaded at a later date.
- Revised Posting 7/13: PWS 2, PWS 6, and Exhibit B document permissions have been updated to accomodate industry access.
Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) #3 for production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Request Industry provide written feedback specifically on the following areas:
- Revamped Sections C, L & M
Questions and comments regarding this RFP shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026. The Government reserves the right to exercise discretion whether it will answer questions submitted after the specified deadline. Offerors are directed to reference the RFP number, W519TC-26-R-A046, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this Draft RFP #3. This Draft RFP #3 (W519TC-26-R-A046) officially supersedes and replaces all previous pre-solicitation releases and draft notices associated with this RFAAP effort, specifically those referencing: W519TC-24-R-ROMM, W519TC-25-R-0045, W519TC-26-R-0003. This is due to a Governmental transition from a legacy contract writing system to a new contract writing system and limitations within SAM.gov. This RFP, and any related postings, should not be discussed prior to award with any individual representing the Government, in any capacity, except the PCO and Contract Specialists identified below. Failure to adhere to this restriction is grounds to declare an Offeror ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this acquisition.
Questions and comments regarding this Draft RFP #3 shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026.
Anna Whitcomb, Contracting Officer: anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil
Amanda Carlson, Contract Specialist: amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil
Derek Rooks, Contract Specialist: derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil
Update #2 ·
- Revised Posting 7/13: PWS 2, PWS 6, and Exhibit B document permissions have been updated to accomodate industry access.
Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) #3 for production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Request Industry provide written feedback specifically on the following areas:
- Revamped Sections C, L & M
Questions and comments regarding this RFP shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026. The Government reserves the right to exercise discretion whether it will answer questions submitted after the specified deadline. Offerors are directed to reference the RFP number, W519TC-26-R-A046, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this Draft RFP #3. This Draft RFP #3 (W519TC-26-R-A046) officially supersedes and replaces all previous pre-solicitation releases and draft notices associated with this RFAAP effort, specifically those referencing: W519TC-24-R-ROMM, W519TC-25-R-0045, W519TC-26-R-0003. This is due to a Governmental transition from a legacy contract writing system to a new contract writing system and limitations within SAM.gov. This RFP, and any related postings, should not be discussed prior to award with any individual representing the Government, in any capacity, except the PCO and Contract Specialists identified below. Failure to adhere to this restriction is grounds to declare an Offeror ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this acquisition.
Questions and comments regarding this Draft RFP #3 shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026.
Anna Whitcomb, Contracting Officer: anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil
Amanda Carlson, Contract Specialist: amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil
Derek Rooks, Contract Specialist: derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil
Update #1 ·
Draft Request For Proposal (RFP) #3 for production of propellants and the operation and modernization of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.
Request Industry provide written feedback specifically on the following areas:
- Revamped Sections C, L & M
Questions and comments regarding this RFP shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026. The Government reserves the right to exercise discretion whether it will answer questions submitted after the specified deadline. Offerors are directed to reference the RFP number, W519TC-26-R-A046, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this Draft RFP #3. This Draft RFP #3 (W519TC-26-R-A046) officially supersedes and replaces all previous pre-solicitation releases and draft notices associated with this RFAAP effort, specifically those referencing: W519TC-24-R-ROMM, W519TC-25-R-0045, W519TC-26-R-0003. This is due to a Governmental transition from a legacy contract writing system to a new contract writing system and limitations within SAM.gov. This RFP, and any related postings, should not be discussed prior to award with any individual representing the Government, in any capacity, except the PCO and Contract Specialists identified below. Failure to adhere to this restriction is grounds to declare an Offeror ineligible for consideration of any award resulting from this acquisition.
Questions and comments regarding this Draft RFP #3 shall be directed via email to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) and Contract Specialists identified below by no later than close of business on July 20, 2026.
Anna Whitcomb, Contracting Officer: anna.e.whitcomb2.civ@army.mil
Amanda Carlson, Contract Specialist: amanda.l.carlson25.civ@army.mil
Derek Rooks, Contract Specialist: derek.s.rooks.civ@army.mil
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) Industry Day #8 | Special Notice | |
| This notice | 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 | |
| Radford Army Ammunition Plant - DRAFT Solicitation | 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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