20MM Ammunition Transfer System (ATS)

UPDATE - 27 August 2026

ATTENTION POTENTIAL SOURCES:
The Government is issuing this update to our previously released Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS). We sincerely appreciate the capabilities and responses submitted during our initial market research.

Please be advised that the Government is currently conducting acquisition planning and is considering utilizing the Next Generation Ammunition & Munitions Equipment (NGAME) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) for this requirement.

CRITICAL ACTION REQUIRED:
The active solicitation for the NGAME multiple-award vehicle is currently posted on SAM.gov under Solicitation Number FA853226RB002 
• The solicitation is scheduled to close on September 9, 2026.
• If your organization is interested in supporting this future effort and has the capability to do so, we encourage you to review the NGAME solicitation details and consider submitting a proposal to get on the contract vehicle before it closes.

NOTICE DISCLAIMER:

This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), nor does it guarantee that the Government will utilize the NGAME vehicle. The Government is not responsible for any costs incurred by industry in responding to this update or the referenced solicitation.

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UPDATE - 15 September 2025

This opportunity has been updated to notify interested parties of the following:
-An estimated quantity range has been established at 150-225 units.

-A drawing zip file that contains additional 20MM ATS drawings that were missing from the attached TDP has been added. The TDP and additional drawings will be available for 15 days upon request for interested vendors; please submit any access requests through SAM and provide a current DD Form 2345 for the POCs listed.

The Government is not requesting any capabilities narratives at this time.

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UPDATE - 14 August 2025

This opportunity has been updated to notify interested parties that two additional drawing zip files that contain drawings that were missing from the attached TDP have been added. The TDP and additional drawings will be available for 15 days upon request for interested vendors; please submit any access requests through SAM and provide a current DD Form 2345 for the POCs listed.

The Government is not requesting any capabilities narratives at this time.

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UPDATE - 22 July 2025

The Government will be pursuing this effort through the Enterprise-Wide Agile Acquisition Contract (EWAAC).

This opportunity has been updated to notify interested parties that drawing "3305AS482 Track Element Casting" missing from the attached TDP has been added. The TDP and additional drawing will be available for 15 days upon request for interested vendors; please submit any access requests through SAM and provide a current DD Form 2345 for the POCs listed.

The Government is not requesting any capabilities narratives at this time.

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UPDATE - 21 July 2025

Attachments have been updated to include additional drawing, "3305AS482 Track Element Casting."

Please email a copy of your signed DD2345 to POCs when requesting access to attachments (access requests should be submitted directly through SAM.gov).

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UPDATE - 7 October 2024

Attachments have been updated to include additional file, "3305 Drawings."

Please email a copy of your signed DD2345 to POCs when requesting access to attachments (access requests should be submitted directly through SAM.gov).

Note to all interested: The Government is considering hosting an Industry Day in early November. This is still in development and more details will be provided at a later time.

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      The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources to produce the 20MM ATS, NOUN: SHOP EQUIPMENT, AMMU, NSN: 4925-01-612-9334, Part Number 201757932-10, CAGE Code 98752, that have the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements of the Air Force. This is a “build to print” acquisition in which the Government owns the Technical Data Package (TDP). The terms and conditions, to include the acquisition strategy, has not yet been decided. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The projected quantities will be an aggregate total of all back ordered 20MM ATS requisitions needed, that work in conjunction with the UALS (Universal Ammunition Loading System) and the LALS (Link-less Ammunition Loading System). Currently, the total quantities are not finalized. The USG currently has 39 on backorder, but the final requirement may fall within an estimated range, up to 50 units. This estimated quantity is inclusive of the current backorders plus any anticipated requirements that may generate during the life of the contract. 

The 20MM ATS, is used to transfer 20MM ammunitions from storage into the UALS or LALS for transportation to the flight line. The 20MM ATS shall be fabricated IAW with the attached documents. The TDP is included as part of this market research activity. 

The acquisition team is asking for feedback from Industry representatives regarding this acquisition for the 20MM Ammunition Transfer System. See Part III. Developing Strategy for specifics.

Interested parties should complete the attached questionaire and return to the Air Force.