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Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs)

Dept of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY

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Response deadline
Not listed
Posted
Apr 21, 2026
Solicitation
W15QKN26RA044
Place of performance
USA
Contracting office
W6QK ACC-PICA · PICATINNY ARSENAL · NJ
Source
SAM.gov · updated Jul 5, 2026

Description

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.

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