MK83-7 General Purpose Bomb Body
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, on behalf of the Program Manager Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS), is issuing a Sources Sought announcement to identify capable manufacturers for the MK83-7 General Purpose Bomb Body for Fiscal Years 2026-2028. This market research aims to gather information for a future acquisition strategy. Responses are due by April 7, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks sources for the production and delivery of the MK83-7 GP Bomb Body, NSN: 1325-01-564-9947. This item serves as the foundational component for the 1,000-pound BLU-110C/B variant GP Bomb, essential for U.S. Air Force bombing missions. Annual quantities are anticipated to be up to 5,000 units, with First Article Test (FAT) requirements.
Manufacturing involves complex processes including forming, welding, heat treating, machining, coating, testing, and assembly. Critical equipment includes large presses, lathes, welders, CNC machines, and specialized test equipment capable of handling steel pipe up to 19 inches in diameter and 98 inches long. Specialized inspection and test equipment are required to ensure compliance with U.S. Government Technical Data Package (TDP) requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Duration: FY2026-2028 (anticipated production)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 7, 2026, 12:00 PM CT
- Published: March 25, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested companies should provide:
- A summary of capabilities (facilities, personnel, quality system, relevant manufacturing experience, potential subcontractors).
- Feasibility/alternatives to preferred lead times (270 days for FAT approval, 365 days for production).
- Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) prices for FY2026 (estimated quantities, economic ordering quantities, FAT ROM).
- Minimum/maximum monthly production quantities and available capacity.
- Information on facilities (size, age, condition, location, historical uses) and equipment.
- History of producing the MK83-7 bomb body (if any), including customer, production rate, and contract number.
- Business size for NAICS 332993 (1,500 employees standard), company contact information (name, address, POC, phone, email, CAGE, DUNS).
Technical Data Package Access
The TDP for the MK83-7 is classified as Distribution D, restricted to DoD and U.S. DoD Contractors Only. Vendors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) and have a SAM.gov account. Access is granted to the Data Custodian listed on the DD Form 2345. Requests for top-level drawings should be made via SAM.gov's "attachments/links" tab and by sending a copy of the approved DD2345 to the specified points of contact.
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or an obligation for the U.S. Government to award a contract. Responses will inform the acquisition strategy. Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to any potential contract award. All submitted information will be held confidential.