5 . 56mm , Frangible , MK311 MOD 3 ( AA40 ) cartridge

2026-11-03

Description : The U . S . Army Office of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems ( PM MAS ), Picatinny Arsenal , NJ is currently seeking sources for the production and delivery of 5 . 56mm , Frangible , MK311 MOD 3 ( AA40 ) cartridge . The AA40 is used in the M4A1 Carbine . The AA40 is used in training and to reduce collateral damage in combat . Planned Acquisition : The U . S . Government is contemplating award of a single , Firm Fixed Price Requirements contract to fulfill Fiscal Year ( FY ) 27 – 32 requirements . The total estimated quantity to be purchased is approximately 418M ( up to 83 . 6M per ordering period ) of AA40 cartridges . Initial delivery is required 210 calendar days after award if First Article Test ( FAT ) is required , and 90 calendar days after award if FAT is not required . Specifications : 5 . 56mm , Frangible - MK311 is purchased to a Performance Specification , PRF16001A0006 w / AMENDMENT 2 dated 20 Mar 2021 , Distribution Statement D - Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U . S . DoD contractors only . Interested firms are required to submit a signed and completed AMSTA - AR Form 1350 , Technical Data Request Questionnaire , and Non - Disclosure Agreement and DD Form 2345 , Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement , for Government ' s consideration to provide the Performance Specification . Offerors must be registered with the U . S ./ Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the specification ( see www . dlis . dla . mil / jcp / for instructions and information ). Offerors should submit their certification via DD Form 2345 or register immediately . In order to provide the data to foreign subcontractors , offerors must apply for an export license . An offeror ' s delay in applying for DD 2345 certification or an export license will not be a basis to extend the closing date of any future request for proposal . Submission Information : All responsible interested sources are encouraged to submit their capability / qualification data with regard to the above , no later than 30 days from the date of this notice to : monika . a . okon . civ @ army . mil and erin . m . donaldson2 . civ @ army . mil . Please include company name , address , business size , telephone number , technical point of contact , and any brochures / literature / test data . Firms interested in the production of the 5 . 56mm , Frangible , MK311 MOD 3 ( AA40 ) should adequately describe their experience in the manufacture of small caliber ammunition and systems contracting . Interested sources shall provide information detailing their ability to meet the specified delivery quantities , how long it will take to begin deliveries after receipt of an order ( ARO ) and , their ability and past experience related to acting as a prime contractor to inspect , handle , package , and ship the necessary components . DISCLAIMER : THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION . This market survey is for information and planning purposes only . The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey . Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary and any of the information stated above is subject to change . The Government reserves the right to use any non - proprietary information in any resultant solicitation . Proprietary information should be marked as such . If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date , the Government will publish a solicitation notice . Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement . Electronic submittals

New Jersey

2026-04-29