Non-Lead Ammunition Material Supply for Production Testing

The contract entails the supply and transition of environmentally compliant, non-lead-based 5.56mm ammunition, specifically M855 and M856 variants, along with the necessary linking materials, to support production testing for machine gun barrel manufacturing. This effort is focused on replacing traditional lead-containing ammunition with certified alternatives that meet modern environmental and safety standards without compromising performance or reliability. The materials provided will be used in controlled testing environments to validate the durability and functionality of new or modified barrel designs under realistic operational conditions. This subcontract is managed by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense and falls under the NAICS code 332813, indicating its alignment with ammunition and explosives manufacturing. The contract is positioned to facilitate a phased transition to greener ammunition technologies, ensuring continued readiness while adhering to regulatory and sustainability mandates. The performance location and point of contact details are unspecified, but the contract is active under the DIBBS system with the associated award identifiers, indicating active procurement and logistical coordination across defense supply chains.