5.56mm M1042 Loose and M1071 Linked Marking Ammunition for Use in Close Combat Mission Capability Kit
W15QKN-26-R-A010 · DEPT OF DEFENSE
A SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING solicitation, with responses due 2026-04-17. AwardCast estimates what this specific solicitation will close for, before you bid.
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This presolicitation notice is has been updated to reflect tha the U.S. Government anticipates that a formal soliciation will be issued on or about the week of 17 April 2026. All other information within this presolicitation notice remains the same. The U.S. Army Contracting Command - New Jersey, on
Comparable recent awards in SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING
| Winner | Award value | Offers | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KINETIC GROUP SALES LLC | $100K | 4 | 2026-07-03 |
| INTERNATIONAL CARTRIDGE CORP | $1.5M | 2 | 2026-07-01 |
| HORNADY MANUFACTURING COMPANY | $348K | 1 | 2026-07-01 |
| THE KINETIC GROUP SALES LLC | $53K | 1 | 2026-06-30 |
| THE KINETIC GROUP SALES LLC | $65K | 4 | 2026-06-29 |
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What is solicitation W15QKN-26-R-A010?
5.56mm M1042 Loose and M1071 Linked Marking Ammunition for Use in Close Combat Mission Capability Kit, issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE, under NAICS 332992 (SMALL ARMS AMMUNITION MANUFACTURING). Responses are due 2026-04-17.
What do similar contracts close for?
Comparable closed awards in this category ran from $53K to $1.5M, across 5 awards shown above. Those are historical results, not a forecast for this solicitation.
Is W15QKN-26-R-A010 set aside?
NONE. Check the notice on SAM.gov for the eligibility language that governs.
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