The Department of Defense seeks an RFP for manufacturing and delivering Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs) and associated components for the M777A2 Howitzer. The planned award is a five-year IDIQ contract under Firm Fixed Price, set aside for 100% Small Business. [1]
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Manufacture and deliver PFM assemblies for M777A2 Howitzer. [1]
Five-year IDIQ contract with FFP delivery orders. [1]
Detailed packaging instructions are case-by-case. [1]
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Official SAM.gov noticeSpecific 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.
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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.
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.
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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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4. The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to extend the proposal response due date from 27 August 2026 to 10 September 2026. Due to system constraints, an official copy of the Amendment could not be printed at this time. It will be posted as soon as available.
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Aug 27, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-08-27T20:00:00+00:002026-09-10T20:00:00+00:00Archive date2027-08-172027-08-27DescriptionThe 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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4.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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4. The purpose of Amendment 0005 is to extend the proposal response due date from 27 August 2026 to 10 September 2026. Due to system constraints, an official copy of the Amendment could not be printed at this time. It will be posted as soon as available.
Aug 17, 2026 · 1 field changed
Archive date2027-07-302027-08-17
Jul 30, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-07-30T20:00:00+00:002026-08-27T20:00:00+00:00Archive date2027-07-212027-07-30DescriptionThe 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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4The 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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4.
Jul 21, 2026 · 2 fields changed
Response deadline2026-08-13T20:00:00+00:002026-07-30T20:00:00+00:00DescriptionThe 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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4*Updated to publish Response Date extension, in accordance with Amendment 0002. Please refer to Amendment 0002*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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4
Jul 21, 2026 · 3 fields changed
Response deadline2026-07-30T20:00:00+00:002026-08-13T20:00:00+00:00Archive date2027-07-152027-07-21DescriptionThe 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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4The 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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4*Updated to publish Response Date extension, in accordance with Amendment 0002. Please refer to Amendment 0002*
Jul 15, 2026 · 1 field changed
Archive date2027-06-172027-07-15
Jun 17, 2026 · 6 fields changed
Notice typePresolicitationSolicitationResponse deadlineNot previously reported2026-07-30T20:00:00+00:00Archive date2026-05-072027-06-17Set-asideTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)RemovedOfficeW6QK ACC-PICAW6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNYDescriptionThe 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.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 awardOP 2: 12 months from the end of OP 1OP 3: 12 months from the end of OP 2OP 4: 12 months from the end of OP 3OP 5: 12 months from the end of OP 4
Notice history
Solicitation · LatestPosted Aug 27, 2026 · response deadline Sep 10, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Aug 17, 2026 · response deadline Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC
SolicitationPosted Jul 30, 2026 · response deadline Aug 27, 2026, 8:00 PM UTC