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155mm Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness (MACE)

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The 155mm Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness (MACE) program is a prototype project issued by the Army Contracting Command-Rock Island at Picatinny under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022. The objective is to develop and qualify 155mm cargo-carrying artillery projectile prototypes featuring interchangeable lethal and non-lethal payload capabilities. These projectiles must be compatible with M777A2 and M109A7 howitzers, deliver effects at ranges of 30 km to 35 km when fired from 39-caliber systems, and maintain a standard interface for existing qualified fuzes. The government intends to award up to two Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs) to performers capable of establishing a resilient, scalable domestic manufacturing base. The project is structured in two phases, with Phase I focusing primarily on schedule and Phase II emphasizing technical performance. Key deliverables include the production of up to 115 projectiles for engineering tests, 335 for limited safety tests, and up to 1,200 IPB prototypes. To be eligible, at least one nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution must participate significantly, and at least one third of the total project cost must be funded by non-federal sources. Proposals are due by October 30, 2026, and must be submitted via SAM.gov in specific volumes, with strict page limits and formatting requirements. Access to sensitive technical data packages requires the submission of a non-disclosure agreement, a technical data request questionnaire, and a military critical technical data agreement.

General Info

Army project developing 155mm modular artillery projectiles with interchangeable payloads for howitzer systems.

NAICS

332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NJ

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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155mm MACE Statement of Work (OTA W15QKN-XXXXX)

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AA&E Spreadsheet

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Attachment 15: MACE Offeror Questions Addressed

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Attachment 15 - Updated MACE Offeror Questions Addressed (9/17)

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Attachment XX - MACE CLIN Matrix

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MACE Offeror Questions and Responses (9/24)

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OTA-4022 MACE Instructions to Offeror - Price Instructions

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Supplement to the Affirmation of Business Status

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W15QKN-26-R-1C5R PPON: 155mm Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness

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W15QKN-26-R-1C5R PPON for 155mm MACE

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FCDDAC Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire

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W15QKN-26-X-XXXX Terms and Conditions - OT Prototype Agreement

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Business Status Certification (BSC)

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DD Form 2345 Militarly Critical Technical Data Agreement

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W15QKN-26-R-1C5R Certificate of Destruction

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W15QKN26R1C5R GFP Attachment 11

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W15QKN-26-R-1C5R Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement

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W15QKN-26-X-XXXX Other Transaction Prototype Agreement Terms and Conditions

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → W6QK Acc-Ri-Picatinny
Contacts2 people available
OfficePICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA
Office AddressPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA
Contacts
Mary O'CONNELL
Christopher Brown

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Amendment 0004 - The purpose of amendment 0004 is to update the Question and Answer document from Attachment 15 - Updated MACE Offeror Questions Addressed 9-17 to Attachment 16 - Updated MACE Offeror Questions Addressed 9-24. Amendment 0004 also serves as notification that 6 additional TDP documents have been uploaded to SAM.gov. Vendors who have already been approved for the TDP can access the documents immediately, and those not previously approved may request access through SAM. **********************************************End of Amendment 0004*************************************************Amendment 0003 - The purpose of this amendment 0003 is to add Attachment 15 - Updated MACE Offeror Questions Addressed 9-17 **************End of Amendment 0003**********************************************************Amendment 0002 - The purpose of this amendment 0002 is to add Attachment 15 - MACE Offeror Questions Addressed. *********************End of Amendment 0002 Narrative ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** Amendment 0001 - The purpose of this amendment 0001 is to extend the solicitation response deadline from September 30, 2026 to October 30, 2026. This extension is granted to ensure all potential offerors have sufficient time to conduct thorough analyses, address recent technical clarifications, and submit comprehensive, high-quality proposals which deliver the best value to the Government. As a result of the extension, the Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) has been revised to reflect the new response deadline. Attachment 1 - Terms and Conditions has been updated in Supplement 5, Sub Section number 2 Outside Funding Contribution Schedule to change the Basic Agreement Years from FY 2026, FY 2027, FY 2028 to FY 2027, FY 2028, FY 2029. ****End of Amendment 0001 Narrative****************************************************************************************************************************** 155mm Modular Artillery for Combat Effectiveness (MACE) - Please refer to Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) and attachments. Please note: Attachment 8 - Purchase Description and Attachment 9 - Packing and Unitization Drawings will be provided to Offerors upon request once the Offeror signs, completes and submits the following documents for contracting approval: Attachment 12 Technical Data Request Questionnaire; Attachment 6 Non-Disclosure and Non US Agreement plus Attachment 14 DD2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Please refer to section 8 of the PPON for further information.

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