# Army Selects MSM for Iowa Ammunition Modernization

On November 6, 2026, the U.S. Army selected MSM North America for a five-year multiple-award task order contract (MATOC) with an approximately **$4.2 billion aggregate ceiling** for modernization work at Army ammunition facilities; selection gives MSM access to future competitions, not guaranteed revenue. Separately, the Army added $105.8 million to MSM Group North America’s Iowa Army Ammunition Plant shell-loading complex contract, bringing its total to $741 million. The facility is targeted for completion by August 10, 2029, and is designed to produce up to 36,000 projectiles per month. The articles report no new open solicitation for the Iowa project.

- MATOC task orders will be competed among selected contractors, so the ceiling represents potential task-order activity rather than a single award or committed spending. Contractors should distinguish MATOC eligibility from actual task-order wins when assessing revenue opportunities.
- The Iowa modification signals continued investment in domestic 155mm ammunition capacity. Firms providing projectile components, energetics, automation, and ammunition-manufacturing capabilities may assess their fit for future competitions and supply-chain opportunities.
- The August 10, 2029 completion target gives contractors and suppliers a concrete schedule reference for planning capacity and delivery support related to the Iowa facility.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Defense & Military, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** November 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- U.S. Army (U.S. Army)
- Army Contracting Command–Rock Island (ACC-RI)

### Vendors
- MSM North America (MSM Group North America) (Selected MATOC contractor; prime contractor and systems integrator for the Iowa Future Artillery Complex)
- CSG (Parent company of MSM North America)

### Key Quotes
> Being selected as one of the contractors under this program represents an important step in our long-term efforts to become a trusted partner of the U.S. Army in modernizing its ammunition industrial base. We are building on our experience with the Future Artillery Complex project, where we have demonstrated our ability to manage a complex industrial project in close cooperation with the U.S. Army and our technology partners. With our experienced team and the technical capabilities of CSG behind us, we are well positioned to compete for additional projects that will help strengthen and modernize U.S. ammunition production capacity.
> — Jason Gaines, CEO of MSM North America

### Sources
- [ CSG Secures U.S. Army Framework Contract for Ammunition Plant Modernization Under $4.2 Billion Program

 | The Manila Times ](https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/11/06/tmt-newswire/globenewswire/csg-secures-us-army-framework-contract-for-ammunition-plant-modernization-under-42-billion-program/2463846) - The Manila Times
- [U.S. Army expands Iowa artillery plant built for wartime surge](https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-expands-iowa-artillery-plant-built-for-wartime-surge) - The Defence Blog