M548 Metal Ammunition Containers Bridge Contract

The Department of the Army intends to award a 12‑month, firm‑fixed‑price bridge contract (estimated value $616,964.60) to Conco, Inc. for the production and delivery of approximately 9,000 M548 Metal Ammunition Containers, a critical packaging component for small‑ and medium‑caliber ammunition. The bridge contract, authorized under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302, mirrors the scope of the expired IDIQ (W52P1J‑20‑D‑0033) and is required to meet immediate delivery dates in November 2025, January 2026, and April 2026, prior to the follow‑on contract’s first‑article testing (due June 23 2026) and full deliveries (starting September 2026). Market research identified no other vendor capable of meeting these timelines without extensive FAT and tooling modifications; therefore, the Government will waive FAT and will not issue an additional RFI or sources‑sought notice. Point of contact is Angela D. Ray (angela.d.ray10.civ@army.mil); place of performance is Louisville, Kentucky; proposals are due by 18 December 2026.

Notice ID

28d3f81cc38649748f1355736493c1ed

Solicitation Number

W519TC26RM548

NAICS Code

332431

Classification Code

8140