Draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50 Ammunition Production - NOTE: This is a Draft RFP ONLY (See Description Section)

This Draft RFP is being issued to obtain industry comment and feedback on its contents prior to release of a Final RFP. The Government is not utilizing this document to solicit or negotiate proposals, and issuance of this Draft RFP does not serve to bind the Government in any way. Portions of this Draft RFP are subject to change so do not assume the contents of the Final RFP will be exactly the same as what is contained in the Draft RFP.

Please use RFP Attachment 0019, Draft RFP Comment/Question and Answer Template, to submit feedback by July 18, 2025 to the applicable points of contact.

The Government will issue a Synopsis/Pre-Solicitation Notice 15 calendar days prior to the release of the Final RFP. The Final RFP is scheduled to be released in August 2025.

The Government is seeking a Small Caliber Second Source supplier to produce 5.56mm, 7.62mm, and Caliber .50 ammunition. The supplier is required to be geographically separated from the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant (LCAAP).

This acquisition is a restricted competition to the United States, its outlying areas, or Canada.