Metastable Interstitial Composite (MIC) Lead Free Percussion Primer, Small Caliber Ammunition

Sources SoughtActive

This federal contract opportunity closed on April 15, 2026. The deadline for submissions has passed.

This opportunity has closed

Response deadline was April 15, 2026

Key Takeaways

  • Full and open competition - all businesses eligible to bid
  • Work to be performed in PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ
  • Industry: Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing
  • This is market research - no award at this stage

Contract Details

Notice ID
W15QKN-26-X-1BG7
Opportunity Type
Sources Sought
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-PICA
Posted Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Response Deadline
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
PSC Code
1305
Set-Aside
Full & Open Competition
Status
Active

Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey (ACC-NJ) is conducting market research on behalf of Combat Capabilities Development Command - Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC), Munitions Engineering Technology Center (METC), Small Caliber Munitions Division FCDD-ACM-MI at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ. This research is to determine the ability for US-based Contractors to manufacture and produce variable quantities of Metastable Interstitial Composite (MIC) Lead Free Primers (LFPs). These primers are intended for further development and testing of small caliber ammunition from 5.56mm up through Caliber.50. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMI

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is conducting market research to identify potential sources for small arms ammunition manufacturing in PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ. Responding to this notice helps ensure your company is considered for the eventual solicitation.