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Award notice, first published as sources sought

Large Penetrator Warhead Case Assembly Production

EBDA_LPWC

Department of the Air Force, FA8681 AFLCMC Ebd. Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing.

7 open like this View on SAM.gov Markdown

Awarded

Grand Valley Manufacturing

$149,000,000.00 on the award notice, September 8, 2026, contract FA868126DB006

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This one was awarded in 2026

7 like it are open now in ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing

  • TEST STAND,TORPEDO,WAR

    Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Weapons Support

    Combined synopsis and solicitationNAICS 332993Anywhere in the USSPE7M427T1840
    Closes in 5 daysNov 5
  • RING,CLAMPING

    Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech

    SolicitationNAICS 332993Anywhere in the USN0010427QNA06
    Closes in 8 daysNov 9
  • Synopsis for Holder, Ammunition NSN: 1398-01-330-9529

    Department of the Army, W6QK Acc- Dta

    PresolicitationSmall businessNAICS 332993Anywhere in the USW912CH-27-Q-A004
    Closes in 15 daysNov 16

All 7 open in ammunition (except small arms) manufacturing

Description

As published on SAM.gov.

This is a Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) and is not a Solicitation or Request for Proposal (RFP). Responses to this NOCA are strictly voluntary with no cost or obligation to be incurred by the Government.

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Armament Directorate, Direct Attack Division, Direct Attack Munitions Branch awarded a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for five (5) years, with an option to extend two (2) additional years on 8 September 2026, to Superior Forge and Steel (FA8681-26-D-B003) located at 1820 McClain Rd Lima, OH 45804; Ellwood National Forge (FA8681-26-D-B004) located at 1 Front St, Irvine, PA 16329; Faxon Machining, LLC (FA8681-26-D-B005) located at 11101 Adwood Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45240; and  Grand Valley Manufacturing (FA8681-26-D-B006) located at 701 E Spring St Bldg 52, Titusville, PA 16354 in support of Large Penetrator Warhead Case Assembly Production.  The cumulative maximum ceiling for all awards is $149,000,000. The four contractors were determined qualified to manufacture Large Penetrator Warhead Case Assemblies, including the production of associated full and subscale variants weighing approximately 2,000 – 30,000 pounds. The Period of Performance is expected to be approximately September 2026 through September 2031.  If the option to extend the term of the contract is executed, performance would extend through September 2033.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code for this effort is 332993; with a small business size standard of 1500 employees. This NOCA neither constitutes a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor does it restrict the Government to any specific acquisition approach. This NOCA is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment to a contract by the Government.

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver Large Penetrator Warhead Case Assemblies with associated components in accordance with the Technical Data Package (TDP).  The contractor shall perform detailed metallurgical analyses to ensure that their proposed tooling, design, and manufacturing processes can reliably produce the warheads and associated hardware as described in the TDP. 

An Ombudsman has been appointed to address concerns of potential sources. The Ombudsman does not diminish the authority of the Program Manager or Contracting Officer, but communicates contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate Government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman shall maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Matters of routine or administrative nature concerning this acquisition should not be addressed to the Ombudsman, but rather to the contracting point of contact identified below. The Ombudsman is Montes De Oca, Deputy Directory, AFLCMC/PK, (385) 635-0765, AFLCMC.1.Ombudsman@us.af.mil, 1790 Tenth Street WPAFB, OH 45433 (Bldg 572).

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Publications

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  1. January 13, 2026

    Sources sought

    Large Penetrator Warhead Cases

    Due February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 9c301c9a860d4350af18c4a394951731

    2 revisions on SAM
    • January 28, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 13, 2026: publish, sources sought

  2. January 28, 2026

    Sources sought

    Large Penetrator Warhead Cases

    Due February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. SAM.gov, notice 13b947c05ef04204b5b1b1f2bc5236bc

    2 revisions on SAM
    • January 28, 2026: publish, sources sought
    • January 13, 2026: publish, sources sought

  3. May 19, 2026

    Presolicitation

    Due June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice f5ce87a34c024e688f14f13f993fe6ec

    2 revisions on SAM
    • May 20, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 19, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  4. May 20, 2026

    Presolicitation

    Due June 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 1a383e45f4df4075ae69992f5e219d4b

    3 revisions on SAM
    • June 25, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • May 20, 2026: publish, presolicitation
    • May 19, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  5. June 25, 2026

    Solicitation, originally presolicitation

    Due August 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice f40b7fa30e9447d5a32532286d35d182

    5 revisions on SAM
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 25, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • May 20, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  6. June 26, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due August 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 2a43d6cbd070406fbbf3388fc0cb04ef

    5 revisions on SAM
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 25, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • May 20, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  7. June 26, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due August 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 4d055247b6004dda905fe0b1919dca34

    5 revisions on SAM
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 25, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • May 20, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  8. July 28, 2026

    Solicitation

    Due August 3, 2026 at 1:00 PM EDT. SAM.gov, notice 904572ddd685407e8842257b23fb1fba

    9 revisions on SAM
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 26, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • June 25, 2026: publish, solicitation
    • May 20, 2026: publish, presolicitation

  9. September 15, 2026

    Award notice, originally solicitation

    Awarded to Superior Forge &Steel for $149,000,000. SAM.gov, notice 4140e02ab61f4e2e86e66613d83f90c3

    2 revisions on SAM
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation

  10. September 15, 2026

    Award notice, originally solicitation

    Awarded to Ellwood National Forge for $149,000,000. SAM.gov, notice 54a3f435400a48a38cb72990da23f56c

    2 revisions on SAM
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation

  11. September 15, 2026

    Award notice, originally solicitation

    Awarded to Faxon Machining, LLC for $149,000,000. SAM.gov, notice 835275997a8b4fa38db8e4e0e014eb03

    2 revisions on SAM
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation

  12. September 15, 2026

    Award notice, originally solicitation

    Awarded to Grand Valley Manufacturing for $149,000,000. SAM.gov, notice b82acb1d33e5475f98a1e9a9a16d209d

    2 revisions on SAM
    • September 15, 2026: publish, award notice
    • July 28, 2026: publish, solicitation

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