Opportunity

NATO Support and Procurement Agency #22LBS084

NATO Solicitation for 7.62x51mm Linked Ball Cartridges for FN MINIMI

Posted

July 12, 2022

Identifier

22LBS084

NAICS

332992

This opportunity is issued by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (LB - General and Cooperative Services Programme) for the supply of ammunition for NATO member and select partner countries. - Buyer: NATO Support and Procurement Agency (LB - General and Cooperative Services Programme) - OEM Highlight: FN Herstal is the implied OEM for the FN MINIMI 7.62 mm machine gun - Product Requested: - 7.62x51mm linked ball cartridges - NATO Stock Number: 1305-16-006-6160 or form, fit, function equivalent - Quantity: 550,000 cartridges - Specifically for use with the FN MINIMI 7.62 mm machine gun - Quality Assurance Requirements: - AQAP 2131 quality assurance standard - Chain of custody must be signed by a Government Quality Assurance (GQA) representative - Technical Data Requirements: - Manufacturers must negotiate user rights and access to the Technical Data Package with the original equipment manufacturer (FN Herstal) - Eligibility: - Only authorized suppliers from NATO and select partner countries may participate - Notable Requirements: - Form, fit, and function equivalents to the specified NATO Stock Number are acceptable - Strict quality and documentation standards must be met

Description

This is a supply opportunity for cartridges, specifically 7.62 mill linked ball cartridges used on FN MINIMI 7.62 mm. The estimated quantity is 550,000 each. The procurement requires quality assurance level AQAP 2131 with a chain of custody signed by GQA. Interested manufacturers must negotiate user rights and access to the Technical Data Package with the original equipment manufacturer.

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