Propelling Charges

The Department of the Army, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)), PEO Ammunition (PEO Ammo), Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), has a requirement for the production and delivery of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220, M658), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges.

Solicitation Summary

The Department of the Army, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)), PEO Ammunition (PEO Ammo), Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS), has a requirement for the production and delivery of the 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220, M658), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges.

Solicitation in a Nutshell

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Agency Department of the Army, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology (ASA(ALT)), PEO Ammunition (PEO Ammo), Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS)
Solicitation Number W519TC25R2008
Status Pre-RFP
Solicitation Date 02/26/2025
Award Date 07/2025 (Estimate)
Contract Ceiling Value $499,240,000
Competition Type  Small Bus Set-Aside
Type of Award Other
Primary Requirement  Defense & Aerospace
Duration TBD
Contract Type  Firm Fixed Price
No. of Expected Awards N/A
NAICS Code(s):
332993

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
Size Standard: 1500 Employees

Place of Performance:
  • United States
Opportunity Website: https://sam.gov/opp/40c8f84b1b70472a9c69e40e4fc0db84/view

Background

N/A

Requirements

  • The 60mm (M204, M235, M236), 81mm (M218, M219, M220, M658), and 120mm (M234A1) Mortar Propelling Charges are comprised of a single felted-fiber mortar increment container filled with either single-based M38 Ball Powder Propellant, M10 Propellant or M47 Propellant and sealed with a felted-fiber tab. The propelling charge is loaded with a prescribed amount of propellant capable of providing a muzzle velocity necessary to achieve required 60mm, 81mm and 120mm High Explosive, Full Range Practice Cartridge, Smoke and Illumination mortar cartridge ranges
  • 60mm Propelling Charge Support: 5,500 each
    81mm Propelling Charge Support: 19,100 each
    120mm Propelling Charge Support: 142,400 each

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