Solicitation for Second Source Supplier to Produce 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50 Ammunition
Solicitation from DEPT OF THE ARMY • DEPT OF DEFENSE. Place of performance: {}. Response deadline: Feb 17, 2026. Industry: NAICS 332992 • PSC 1305.
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The Department of the Army has issued a solicitation (W519TC-25-R-0034) for a second source supplier to produce 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and caliber .50 ammunition. Proposals are due by February 17, 2026, and this opportunity does not have a set-aside. Interested parties can find more details on the buyer's website linked in the notice.
The buyer is looking for additional suppliers capable of producing specified calibers of ammunition to ensure a reliable supply chain.
- Review solicitation requirements
- Analyze production capabilities for 5.56mm ammunition
- Evaluate production strategies for 7.62mm ammunition
- Assess production processes for caliber .50 ammunition
- Prepare and submit proposal response
- Completed proposal form
- Technical capability statement
- Past performance references
- Cost/price breakdown
- Compliance with federal regulations
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- No specific performance period provided
- Details on technical specifications for ammunition not included
- Information on the evaluation criteria for proposals is missing
- Absence of attachment details for additional guidance
- Lack of clarity on production volume requirements
- No information on past suppliers or contracts related to this solicitation
- Unclear if there are any geographical restrictions for suppliers
- No details on the maintenance or support requirements post-delivery
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