M4 and M4A1 5 . 56MM Carbines

2026-11-03

REQUIREMENT : M4 / M4A1 5 . 56MM CARBINEM4 Carbine : US Army P / N 9390000 , MIL - DTL - 70599 Revision C Amendment 2 - Date 30 - May - 2023M4A1 Carbine : US army P / N 12972700 , MIL - DTL - 71186 Revision B Amendment 1 - Date 30 - May - 2023The Army Contracting Command – New Jersey , in support of Project Manager Soldier Lethality ( PMSL ), is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the manufacture and delivery of the M4 / M4A1 Carbines . This market survey and sources sought questionnaire will determine possible sources capable of manufacturing the M4 and M4A1 Carbine . A potential procurement would result in a five ( 5 ) year IDIQ FFP contract ( s ), with an approximate maximum quantity of 105 , 000 units of any combination of M4 or M4A1 Carbines . Potential sources should be able to provide Government - defined special tools / gages , spare part packages , and contractor operator / maintainer training ( including mobilization ) at CONUS & ( potential ) OCONUS locations . Storage and Security requirements are in accordance with DODD 5100 . 76 - M CE - 02 , and the facility must be capable of passing a Defense Security Service ( DSS ) Survey . All information submitted by respondents to this market survey will be held in confidence . Furthermore , the U . S . Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey . This survey shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal ( RFP ), or as an obligation on the part of the U . S . Government to issue an RFP . All information in response to this market survey shall be submitted at NO COST to the U . S . Government . The U . S . Government will utilize the information provided for planning purposes only . This market survey is not to be construed as a commitment by the U . S . Government . No award will be made as a result of this market survey . The M4 / M4A1 Carbines provide the Department of War with compact , lightweight weapons that fire NATO 5 . 56mm ammunition from a 30 - round magazine , are capable of mounting accessories via MIL - STD - 1913 rail , and provide increased protection and firepower in close quarters . The M4A1 configuration ( compared to the M4 ) consists of ( 1 ) a slightly heavier barrel to increase both durability in an extended fire fight and a sustained rate of fire and ( 2 ) a full auto trigger mechanism assembly with a more consistent trigger pull to improve Soldier interface / ergonomics and increase lethality . The M4 / M4A1 Carbine is produced to a Government Technical Data Package ( TDP ). Competition will be restricted to use of this licensed technology within the United States ( U . S .) and Territories , island possessions and protectorates in accordance with the Technical Data Sales and Patent License Agreement between Colt Defense , LLC , and the U . S . Government . The U . S . Government requires a Use and Non - Disclosure ( NDA ) to be executed by an authorized representative of the respondent ’ s firm before access can be granted to the technical data . Also , to be eligible to gain access to an export controlled TDP , you must have a current DD 2345 , Military Critical Technical Data Agreement . This information is being provided for informational purposes only : no drawings will be provided as part of this Market Survey / Sources Sought Notice . Interested sources should submit their qualification data , to include their production capabilities / qualification data , and their Small Business Size Certification information within 30 calendar days of this notice . This data should be sent , if available , at no cost or obligation to the U . S . Government . Please submit all responses electronically to the following : Emily Schlee , Contract Specialist , via email : emily . schlee . civ @ army . mil , and Megan Sloan , Branch Chief , via email : megan . e . sloan2 . civ @ army . mil . Furthermore , any questions regarding the announcement shall be submitted in writing to the points of contact listed above . Telephone responses and inquiries WILL NOT be accepted or returned . Responses to the questionnaire shall include : Company Name : CAGE Code : UEI Number : Address : Point of Contact : Business Size Standard / Concern : Phone Number : Email : Production Capability Information : 1 . Provide your current monthly minimum sustaining rate and current Production Lead Time ( PLT ) from date of contract award to completion of First Article Testing ( FAT ) and submission of a FAT Report to the U . S . Government . Include the PLT from USG FAT Report approval to first month ’ s delivery . Provide the quantity of your monthly minimum sustaining rate based on 1 / 8 / 5 . PLT ( FAT ): PLT : Current Production capacity : Minimum Sustaining Rate : 2 . Provide a maximum surge production capability / capacity per month , including any additional resources needed and the PLT needed to meet your maximum surge production quantity per month . PLT : Additional Resources Needed ( if applicable ): 3 . What are the production drivers contributing to the PLTs above ( long lead items , processes , approvals , etc .): 4 . What do you foresee as potential issues ( if any ) in being able to manufacture these item ( s ) ( i . e . Delivery rate , time to receive material / equipment , FAT time , etc .)? 5 . What are your ability and capability to meet and provide Government - defined special tools / gages , spare part packages , and contractor operator / maintainer training ( including mobilization ) if required for CONUS and ( potential ) OCONUS locations ? 6 . Are you currently under any type of agreement ( s ) that would prohibit you from competing as a prime contractor for the manufacture of these items ? YES NOIf yes , provide a description summarizing the agreement , all parties involved , and the terms and conditions related to this procurement . 7 . Are your current Storage and Security facilities in accordance with DODD 5100 . 76 - M CE - 02 and capable of passing a Defense Security Service ( DSS ) Survey ? What is the maximum quantity of weapons that can be stored and maximum storage duration ( months ) after USG Inspection and Acceptance ? 8 . Do you foresee the use of subcontractors ? YES NOa ) If yes , provide a description summarizing the production capabilities and / or items that will be subcontracted . Government Contracting Experience : 9 . Have you produced any similar items , whether “ Other Government / Military contracts ” or “ non - governmental contracts ?” YES NOa ) If so , list the item ( s ) and explain how they are similar . b ) What were the monthly production quantities of the similar item ( s )? 10 . Have you produced weapons or weapon components to a Government TDP or a Military Specification ? YES NOa ) What was / were the TDP item ( s ) produced and when was it / they produced ? Noun : NSN : P / N : b ) What were the monthly production quantities of this item ( s )? 11 . Are you ISO 9001 compliant ? YES NOIf yes , please identify the most recent compliance approval date and the Government contract ( if applicable ) the requirement was for . Date : Contract Number : 12 . Using the NAICS Code 332994 , small business size standard , “ less than 1 , 000 employees ” applicable to this requirement , are you a large or small business ? LARGE BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESSAll responding sources must email their submissions no later than 10 : 00AM EST , Wednesday 1 April 2026 to Emily Schlee , Contract Specialist , via email : emily . schlee . civ @ army . mil , and Megan Sloan , Branch Chief , via email : megan . e . sloan2 . civ @ army . mil . This Market Survey is a Request for Information ( RFI ) ONLY and should NOT be construed as a RFP or commitment by the U . S . Government . Responders are advised that the U . S . Government will NOT pay for any information , sample hardware , or administrative costs incurred in the response to this RFI . All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party ’ s expense . Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP or other solicitations ( if any are issued ). The U . S . Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited . The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey . No phone calls will be accepted , all requests need to be submitted via email . All information is to be submitted at NO COST or obligation to the U . S . Government . THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION .

New Jersey

2026-04-29