M829A4 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T) Cartridge

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager, Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM-MAS), intends to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for the production of the M829A4 Cartridges, 120mm, Armor Piercing, Fin Stabilized, Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T), utilizing Other than Full and Open Competition procedures. Competition for the prime contractor, primer, projectiles, combustible cartridge case, and Load, Assemble and Packing (LAP) will be limited to sources within the U.S., its outlying areas or Canada. The 120mm M829A4 is the most effective anti-armor kinetic energy cartridge round fired from the M256 120mm smoothbore cannon mounted on the Abrams Main Battle Tank. The cartridge incorporates advancements in propulsion, using a temperature insensitive propellant, novel penetrator design, and an advanced composite sabot. The projectile system consists of a Depleted Uranium Penetrator mated to a drag reducing windshield and flight stabilizing multi-bladed fin, all secured for launch with a composite sabot. The M829A4 Cartridge will be built in accordance with a Technical Data Package (TDP) and Detail Specification (DTL). Planned Acquisition - The solicitation utilizes other than Full and Open Competition pursuant to the authority of Title 10 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 3204(a)(3)(A), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-3, Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services. The Government intends to award a single five-year, Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) production contract, with Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) delivery orders. The contract will consist of five 12-month ordering periods for Fiscal Years (FYs) 24-29. Amendment 0001- Posted on 2 February 2023 is to fix administrative errors, update select attachments, respond to industry questions, and extend the date for receipt of proposals. Amendment 0002 - Posted on 16 February 2023, is to update attachment 0016 and respond to industry questions.