# Primer Feed Mechanisms (PFMs)

Notice c8b5b2fc6bcf4bd0af3c75889a3d6a86 (solicitation W15QKN26RA044) from DEPT OF DEFENSE, W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY, posted 2026-09-09, responses due 2026-11-18T20:00:00.000Z. Status: open.

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Notice ID | c8b5b2fc6bcf4bd0af3c75889a3d6a86 |
| Solicitation number | W15QKN26RA044 |
| Type | Solicitation |
| Agency | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Sub-tier | DEPT OF THE ARMY |
| Office | W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY |
| Posted | 2026-09-09T18:39:30.000Z |
| Response deadline (UTC) | 2026-11-18T20:00:00.000Z |
| Set-aside | - |
| NAICS | 332999 |
| PSC | 1025 |
| Place of performance | - |
| Award | - |

## Description

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. **This is a notice that Solicitation W15QKN-26-R-A044 is being placed on hold until further notice. The Government will provide notice when the solicitation is active again. For administrative purposes, the closing date is extended to November 18, 2026, to prevent system closure. Proposal submission is not required until further notice.**

## Sources

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