SAM #W15QKN-26-R-1BH5

U.S. Army Precision Grenadier System Prototype and Follow-on Production Opportunity

This opportunity from the U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC-NJ) seeks industry participation in the development and prototyping of the Precision Grenadier System (PGS), a soldier-portable, semi-automatic, magazine-fed weapon system with integrated fire control and specialized ammunition. - The procurement is structured as a Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), with up to two prototype awards anticipated. - Key deliverables include: - Prototype weapons (approx. 16 units) - Fire control systems (approx. 18 units) - Family of ammunition (approx. 25,400 rounds across CQB, CD, TP, C-sUAS types) - Spare parts, test barrels, tools, gauges, and accessories - Armament repair shop sets and small arms tool kits (with NSN part numbers) - Follow-on production may reach up to 11,000 weapons/fire controls and 15 million rounds of ammunition over a ten-year period. - Services required include engineering support, program management, operator/maintainer training (up to 20 personnel at Aberdeen Proving Grounds), and milestone-based prototype development. - Technical requirements emphasize advanced fire control features (anti-reflective devices, laser filter units), magazine design, and compliance with military standards and cybersecurity/export controls. - Proposal deadline is June 1, 2026, with a four-year prototype period and potential for extended production contracts. - Place of performance and delivery locations include Picatinny Arsenal, NJ and Aberdeen Proving Grounds, MD. - Estimated contract value is up to $72M for prototype development, with follow-on production potentially exceeding $100M. - No specific OEMs are named, but the opportunity is open to qualified manufacturers of advanced weapon systems, fire controls, and ammunition. - Competing companies may include General Dynamics, Rheinmetall, FN Herstal, and Textron Systems, among others. - Attachments detail delivery schedules, pricing, technical requirements, and available maintenance tools. - Compliance with Section 889 (telecom equipment restrictions), data rights, patent rights, and cybersecurity is required.

Description

Prototype Project Opportunity Notice (PPON) for Precision Grenadier System (PGS) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 4022.

Reference is made to Questions and Answers posted on 13 April 2026.

The purpose of this posting is to update the PPON as follows: Update the propsosal due date to 01 June 2026; PGS PPON Updated 14APR2026; Attachment 3- Delivery Schedule Updated 14APR2026; Attachment 4-Pricing Updated 14APR2026; Attachment 9-Prototype Testing Outline Updated 14APR2026; Attachment 15-PGS Model OTA DRAFT Updated 14APR2026; and W15QKN-26-R-1BH5 PPON PGS Q&A 2026APR17.

The purpose of this posting is to upload word versions of the SLA attachments.

The purpose of this posting is as follows: (1) change the 30 page limit to 40 pages; (2) post Questions and Answered dated 2026 April 30; and (3) update language in the PPON pargraph 4.8 Factor 5 - Price.

The purpose of this posting is to update the Questions and Answers and Attachment 15-PGS Model OTA DRAFT Updated 2026MAY07.

The purpose of this posting (5/18/2026) is to update the Questions and Answers. 

The purpose of this posting (5/19/2026) is to update the Questions and Answers.

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