Load, Assemble and Pack of 105mm Projectile Gun Unit Cartridges and M1 High Explosive Cartridge

The Department of the Army, ACC-RI, issued solicitation W519TC23R0012 for the load, assemble, and pack (LAP) of 105mm projectile gun unit cartridges and M1 high explosive cartridges. This effort supports Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) AC-130 gunship training and tactical missions. The scope includes the 105mm PGU-43/B training cartridge, PGU-44/B high explosive (HE) cartridge, PGU-45/B HE high fragmentation (HF) cartridge, and the M1 HE cartridge. The M1 HE cartridge specifically requires an M14 series cartridge case, an M28B2 series percussion primer, an M67 propellant charge, and a hollow fragmenting projectile containing TNT, Comp B, or IMX-101 explosive fill.

The requirement is classified under NAICS 332993, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, and PSC 1315, Ammunition, 75mm through 125mm. Responses to this solicitation are due by March 1, 2024. The point of contact for this notice is Colin Sommers.

The solicitation includes 30 attachments, including four amendments and various exhibits such as technical data packages and the M28A2 percussion primer Contract Data Requirements List. Individual cartridge designations include Department of Defense Identification Codes CA22, CA33, and CA34. There is no set-aside designated for this procurement.