# F-15E Ammunition Container Overhaul

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa855426r0003

- Solicitation number: FA855426R0003
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8520 AFLCMC Ebuk (FA8520)
- NAICS: 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1005 Guns, through 30 mm
- Place of performance: Vermont
- County: Chittenden County (FIPS 50007). https://abierto.us/counties/chittenden-county-vt-50007
- First posted: March 27, 2026
- Last posted: March 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/69980c41efbe46b5a12b06d0f95d6895/view

## Description

**Requirement:** The repair of the Ammunition Container (NSN: 1005-01-298-2522), a critical component exclusive to the F-15E's 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun system. The container is responsible for storing and feeding ammunition.

**Intended Source:** This action will be a sole-source award to General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD-OTS).

**Justification:** The award is made under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. GD-OTS is the only source possessing the proprietary technical data and licenses required for the repair. The U.S. Government does not own the necessary data, precluding competition and making this action essential to prevent a critical gap in combat readiness.

**Contract Vehicle:** The Government anticipates awarding a Requirements Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) with a one-year base period, four one-year ordering options, and a six-month extension option.

**NAICS Code:** The anticipated NAICS code is 332993 The solicitation will be issued directly to the intended contractor on or about 20 April 2026, with proposals due by 5 Jun 2026. Participation by foreign contractors in this acquisition is not permitted.

## Publications

- March 27, 2026: Presolicitation, due April 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM EDT. Notice 69980c41efbe46b5a12b06d0f95d6895. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/69980c41efbe46b5a12b06d0f95d6895/view

## Points of contact

- Allison Reuter, Allison.Reuter@us.af.mil, 4782223169
- Ricardo Jones, ricardo.jones@us.af.mil, 4782228726

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