Precision Grenadier System Prototype Project Opportunity (PPON)

SOL #: W15QKN-26-R-1BH5Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-PICA
PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Small Arms (332994)

PSC

Guns, Through 30 Mm (1005)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 1, 2026
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Last Updated
May 20, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jun 1, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Army is seeking proposals for a Precision Grenadier System (PGS) Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) under 10 U.S.C. § 4022. This initiative aims to develop a man-portable system integrating a weapon, fire control, and a family of ammunition to defeat personnel in defilade, small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS), and in close quarters. Proposals are due June 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

The project requires the development and delivery of approximately 16 weapon prototypes, 18 fire control prototypes, and 25,400 rounds of ammunition. This ammunition family includes Training Practice (TP), Close Quarters Battle (CQB), Counter Defilade (CD), and Counter-sUAS (C-sUAS) types. Deliverables also encompass spare parts, test barrels, tools, gauges, accessories, engineering support, Technical Data Packages (TDPs), and Interface Control Documentation (ICDs). Prototypes must meet defined threshold requirements and characteristics.

Contract & Timeline

The Government anticipates awarding up to two competitive fixed-amount Other Transaction Agreements (OTAs), each with an estimated duration of up to four years. Successful prototyping may lead to follow-on production awards without further competition, with an estimated quantity of approximately 11,000 total weapons and fire controls. Funding will be obligated incrementally, not at award, with specific task-based obligations planned across fiscal years (e.g., $17M for Task 0 at award). Contractors proceeding ahead of government authorization do so at their own risk.

Eligibility & Evaluation

There is no specific set-aside, but offerors must meet at least one of four conditions: significant participation by a nontraditional defense contractor or nonprofit research institution; all significant participants are small businesses or nontraditional defense contractors; at least one-third of the project cost is from non-Federal sources; or exceptional circumstances justify the arrangement. Offerors must have a DUNS number and be registered in SAM.gov.

Proposals will be evaluated based on five factors: Concept Feasibility (most important), Proposed Threshold Requirements (second most important), Special License Agreements, Integrated Master Schedule, and Price (least important). The combined page limit for the narrative sections of Factors 1, 2, and 5 has been extended to 40 pages.

Additional Notes

Proposals must be submitted electronically via the DOD SAFE site. Numerous attachments provide detailed requirements, schedules, pricing templates, and sample Special License Agreements (SLAs) for weapons, ammunition, and fire control data rights. Questions and Answers documents have provided clarifications on funding, technical requirements, and submission instructions.

People

Points of Contact

Joshua PolonioPRIMARY
Angelica M. MerinoSECONDARY

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