.338 Norma Magnum Anti-Material Precision Ammunition

Sources Sought Notice for .338 Norma Magnum (NM) Anti-Materiel Precision Ammunition

DESCRIPTION: The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command-New Jersey, (ACC-NJ) on behalf of the Project Manager for Maneuver Ammunition Systems (PM MAS) is seeking sources to produce the .338 Norma Magnum (NM) Anti-Materiel Precision Ammunition utilizing a high-performance case. The ammunition is for use in the U.S. Army's Mk22 Precision Sniper Rifle (PSR) platform. This initiative supports the need for a reliable supply of high-quality precision ammunition.

SPECIFICATION: The ammunition must meet all requirements outlined in the Military Detailed Specification MIL-DTL-XM1224. The Military Detailed Specification is marked Distribution D (Authorized to the Department of Defense (DoD) and DoD contractors only).

Requests for the Military Detailed Specification shall be submitted in writing using AMSTA-AR Form 1350 Technical Data Request Questionnaire (attached) along with a signed DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement form and a fully executed Non-Disclosure and Non-Use Agreement (attached). Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain a copy of the specification and top drawings (See www.dlis.dla.mil/jcp/ for instructions and information). Offerors should submit their certification via DD Form 2345 or register immediately. To provide the data to foreign subcontractors, offerors must apply for an export license. An offeror's delay in applying for DD 2345 certification or an export license will not be a basis to extend the closing date of any future request for proposal.

The cartridge case shall consist of steel or brass that can reliably function at chamber pressures between 85 and 90 kilo-pounds per square inch (ksi) while not imparting additional rearward force on the bolt face when fired or require additional extraction force to cycle the action when compared to cartridges at 62ksi utilizing standard brass cases. The required penetrator shall consist of Class III Tungsten Heavy Alloy (WHA). The ammunition shall be compatible with the U.S. Army’s Mk22 rifle. The cartridge must demonstrate an average extreme spread of less than 1.0 Minute of Angle (MOA).

Interested sources without a previously validated (by the U.S. Government) high-pressure (85-90ksi) capable cartridge case design will be responsible for verifying their cartridge case design is in accordance with the Military Detailed Specification MIL-DTL-XM1224 at their own expense. It is at the U.S. Government’s discretion to accept alternate high-performance cartridge case solutions. Those interested in supplying their own cartridge case technology should also submit an outline of their plans and schedule to verify their design, in addition to any backup data to support claims that their design will conform to MIL-DTL-XM1224 requirements at their own expense. Sources interested in supplying the ammunition should adequately describe their experience in small caliber production and testing, annual production capacity, precision loading capabilities (including propellant charge variability) and verification status of their proposed case design.

PLANNED ACQUISITION: The Government is seeking interested sources to fulfill Fiscal Year (FY) 28-33 requirements. The Government is contemplating award of a single Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. The estimated annual production quantity is between 600,000 and 1,500,000 cartridges. Initial delivery is required 120 calendar days after award at a rate of 50,000 per month.

SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Responses shall be submitted electronically to Michael Lau (specialist) via e-mail to: michael.t.lau3.civ@army.mil, and Steven Ghazi (PCO) via email to: steven.s.ghazi.civ@army.mil, no later than 3:00pm Eastern on 30 June 2026. Offerors are instructed to include “.338 NM Anti-Materiel Precision Ammunition” as the subject of their response. Interested companies should respond by providing the U.S. Government the following information:

(1) Name of company and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code, under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 332992 - Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing;

(2) Point of Contact name, telephone number and e-mail address;

(3) Company address;

(4) Business type/size information; If a small business, please indicate any applicable socio-economic status such as: Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB), Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), HUB Zone, etc.

(5) Identification of interest in this opportunity as a subcontractor;

(6) (a) A detailed description of the company’s facilities, equipment, and manufacturing processes and U.S. Government manufacturing experience with .338 NM Precision Ammunition; (b) quality control and inspection processes (e.g., ISO 9001 certification); (c) description of supply chain management for critical components (brass, projectiles, powder, primers); (d) provide the extreme spread of propellant; charge that your company can confidently hold (ball powder in a relevant volume case); (e) provide if your company has the capability to lubricate the internal surfaces of the case neck prior to sizing/loading; (f) provide your company’s capability to seal primers; (g) a timeline to begin production, not to exceed 90 calendar days after contract award; (h) current and potential maximum monthly and annual production capacities with assumptions about number of shifts and any other production factors that may affect monthly capacities with evidence of proven monthly production at a minimum of 50,000; (i) minimum order quantity required (if applicable); (j) manufacturing lead time for the item listed (schedule shall include testing against MIL-DTL-XM1224, if not already performed); (k) a brief summary of possible partnering/teaming arrangements; (l) sources not having a previously validated (by the U.S. Government) cartridge case design should also submit an outline of their plans and schedule to validate their design in addition to any contractor performed testing results and data to support claims that their design will conform to the MIL-DTL-XM1224 requirements; (m) A brief overview of the technical approach to meeting the stated requirement with a discussion of any proprietary technologies or innovative manufacturing techniques that enhance performance or reduce cost; and (n) a summary of past and current contracts of a similar size and scope with the U.S. DoD, other federal agencies, or commercial entities. Please provide contract numbers, Points of Contact, and a brief description of the work performed. Specific experience in manufacturing precision and/or anti-materiel rifle ammunition is highly preferred.

Please identify any proprietary information submitted. A respondent to this survey must have the majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item. If a respondent does not have these resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, then it must demonstrate its ability to obtain them in a reasonable time period. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the same resource criteria as the prime contractor. 

DISCLAIMER: This market survey is for planning purposes only. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary and any of the information stated above is subject to change. The Government reserves the right to use any non-proprietary information in any resultant solicitation(s).

Proprietary information should be marked as such. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, the Government will publish a solicitation notice. Please be advised that the Government will not pay for any information submitted under this announcement and that all information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. 

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION AND DOES NOT OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION. 

Please limit your response to a maximum of 15 pages.