120mm Tank Training Ammunition - FY27-FY32 W519TC-25-R-TANK
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AI-generated · Aug 27, 2025The government seeks potential sources to manufacture 120mm Tank Training Cartridges, specifically the M1002 and M865A1, and to possibly initiate production of the M1002 AMP Trainer Cartridge, as well as refurbishing existing M1002 and M865A1 containers to meet Army requirements for FY27–FY32. Projected annual production volumes are 35,000 M1002 units and up to 60,000 M865A1 units. Draft Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the M1002 and M865A1 are available for review (information only and subject to change); access requires a certified DD2345 due to export control (Distribution D).
A five-year Firm Fixed Price contract is planned, with anticipated dual awards and competition limited to U.S. and Canadian sources, contingent on approval. Interested firms should submit information—including product literature, drawings, capabilities, and potential subcontractor capabilities—via DoD SAFE within 30 days. Before submission, contact the contract specialist to request a drop-off. Company information must indicate SAM registration and business size/certifications. This market survey is for planning purposes only and does not constitute an RFP or obligation; a formal solicitation, if issued, will be announced separately.
The U.S. Government (USG) has re-opened the FY27-FY32 120mm Tank Training Ammunition Sources Sought notice to incorporate draft Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the M1002 and M865A1 cartridges. Interested parties who have not yet responded are encouraged to submit a response. Those with existing submissions may revise and resubmit submissions to include any new information. The M1002 and and M865A1 TDPs are marked Distribution D (Distribution Authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. Dod Contractors Only) and Export Controlled. Interested parties are required to submit a certified DD2345 in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.25 to obtain access to the TDPs. The TDPs will be available after meeting the aforementioned certification. IMPPORTANT: The TDPs are available for informational purposes only. It is cautioned that the TDP's are in DRAFT form and are subject to change. The actual TDPs will available when/if a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the USG. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, 07806-5000 is seeking possible sources for the production of 120mm M1002 and M865A1 Tank Training Cartridges, potential initial production of the 120mm M1002 AMP Trainer (AT) Cartridge, and refurbishment of M1002 and M865A1 containers from inventory. This 120mm Tank Training Ammunition will be used to fill FY27-FY32 Army requirements. The projected rate of production for the M1002 Training Cartridges is 35,000 per year. The projected rate of production for the M865A1 Training Cartridges is up to 60,000 per year. SPECIFICATIONS: The M1002, M865A1, and M1002 AT cartridges shall be manufactured to a U.S. owned Technical Data Package (TDP). TDP s are Marked Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD and U.S. DoD Contractors Only. The TDP for M1002 AT is currently under development and not available at this time. PLANNED ACQUISITION: The Government contemplates an award of a five (5) year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. It is anticipated that dual awards will be made. Subject to approval, competition will be limited to U.S. and Canadian sources. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond to this request for information including current product literature, illustrations, drawings and relevant company background and a brief summary of the company's capabilities (to include organizations, description of facilities, equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, skills, personnel) and potential subcontractors' capabilities. Please include company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, Company Size (please specify as either Large, Foreign, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business), brochures/literature. Information submissions must be received not later than 30 calendar days of this publication date. All responses to this notice shall be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE, https://safe.apps.mil. Prior to sending a submission, email the Contract Specialist, Dave Buennig, at david.w.buennig.civ@army.mil to Request a Drop-off which is required for contractors to receive prior to submittal. Any information deemed proprietary must be marked accordingly. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part any private sector input as a result of this market survey. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an obligation on part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. This is only a market survey notice, not a pre-solicitation notice. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.
From Sources Sought posted on Aug 26, 2025The U.S. Government (USG) has re-opened the FY27-FY32 120mm Tank Training Ammunition Sources Sought notice to incorporate draft Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for the M1002 and M865A1 cartridges. Interested parties who have not yet responded are encouraged to submit a response. Those with existing submissions may revise and resubmit submissions to include any new information. The M1002 and and M865A1 TDPs are marked Distribution D (Distribution Authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. Dod Contractors Only) and Export Controlled. Interested parties are required to submit a certified DD2345 in accordance with DoD Directive 5230.25 to obtain access to the TDPs. The TDPs will be available after meeting the aforementioned certification. IMPPORTANT: The TDPs are available for informational purposes only. It is cautioned that the TDP's are in DRAFT form and are subject to change. The actual TDPs will available when/if a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the USG. DESCRIPTION: The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Contracting Center, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, 07806-5000 is seeking possible sources for the production of 120mm M1002 and M865A1 Tank Training Cartridges, potential initial production of the 120mm M1002 AMP Trainer (AT) Cartridge, and refurbishment of M1002 and M865A1 containers from inventory. This 120mm Tank Training Ammunition will be used to fill FY27-FY32 Army requirements. The projected rate of production for the M1002 Training Cartridges is 35,000 per year. The projected rate of production for the M865A1 Training Cartridges is up to 60,000 per year. SPECIFICATIONS: The M1002, M865A1, and M1002 AT cartridges shall be manufactured to a U.S. owned Technical Data Package (TDP). TDP s are Marked Distribution Statement D: Distribution authorized to the Department of Defense and U.S. DoD and U.S. DoD Contractors Only. The TDP for M1002 AT is currently under development and not available at this time. PLANNED ACQUISITION: The Government contemplates an award of a five (5) year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract. It is anticipated that dual awards will be made. Subject to approval, competition will be limited to U.S. and Canadian sources. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: All interested firms and manufacturers, regardless of size, are encouraged to respond to this request for information including current product literature, illustrations, drawings and relevant company background and a brief summary of the company's capabilities (to include organizations, description of facilities, equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, skills, personnel) and potential subcontractors' capabilities. Please include company name, address, telephone number, email address, technical point of contact, Company Size (please specify as either Large, Foreign, Small, Small Disadvantaged, 8(a), Woman-Owned Small Business, Historically Underutilized Business Zone concern, Veteran-Owned Small Business, or Service-Disabled Small Business), brochures/literature. Information submissions must be received not later than the listed response date. All responses to this notice shall be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE, https://safe.apps.mil. Prior to sending a submission, email the Contract Specialist, Dave Buennig, at david.w.buennig.civ@army.mil to Request a Drop-off which is required for contractors to receive prior to submittal. Any information deemed proprietary must be marked accordingly. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part any private sector input as a result of this market survey. This market survey is for information and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal (RFP) or an obligation on part of the Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. This is only a market survey notice, not a pre-solicitation notice. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published.
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