Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs)
| Location: | Federal |
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| Posted: | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Due: | |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | W15QKN26RA044 |
| Publication URL: | To access bid details, please log in. |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Apr 21, 2026 04:28 pm EDT
- Original Response Date:
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: May 07, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 1025 - GUNS, OVER 150MM THROUGH 200MM
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NAICS Code:
- 332999 - All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
USA
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 award
OP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1
OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2
OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3
OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4
This notice does not constitute an RFP and shall not be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government.
Responses to this synopsis are not considered proposals and/or quotes and cannot be accepted by the U.S. Government to form a binding contract. This is not a guarantee of a future RFP/solicitation or an award. All information is to be furnished at no obligation to the U.S. Government.
This is a presolicitation notice and the U.S. Government anticipates that a formal solicitation will be issued on or about 7 May 2026.
- KO CONTRACTING OFFICE BUILDING 10 PHIPPS RD
- PICATINNY ARSENAL , NJ 07806-5000
- USA
- Megan Ross
- megan.j.ross.civ@army.mil
- David S. Gordon
- david.s.gordon26.civ@army.mil
- Apr 21, 2026 04:28 pm EDTPresolicitation (Original)
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