Mobile Tactical Cannon (MTC) Request for Prototype Proposal

The United States Army Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal is issuing a Request for Prototype Proposal (RPP) for a wheeled‑chassis, 155 mm class artillery system whose gun tube length‑to‑diameter ratio must be between 49 and 56 calibers. Offerors must submit a Technical Volume that demonstrates a clear understanding of the requirements, outlines a detailed technical approach, and provides performance claims supported by substantiating data in a separate Substantiating Technical Volume. The proposal must include a System Design Review covering system summary, architecture, traceability of primary functions to subsystems (cannon, power‑pack, fire‑control), configuration changes from legacy, compliance with the Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) Guidebook (Feb 2025), and Digital/Model‑Based Systems Engineering (identifying requirements‑management and MBSE tools and any available system model). Required deliverables are engineering design data (conceptual, developmental, product, commercial, special‑inspection equipment, special tooling, specifications, software documentation, special packaging instructions, and quality‑assurance provisions) and must adhere to applicable standards (e.g., ASME Y14.100). Submissions are limited to one MS Word file (or a ZIP of multiple files) not exceeding 6 MB, with no page limit for the design review and a maximum of 10 pages for the Eligibility Volume. Offerors must select only one of Conditions A, B, or C; Condition A applies when the prime is an NDC or nonprofit research institution, or a traditional defense contractor that uses an NDC/non‑profit subcontractor to a “significant extent” (e.g., providing key technology, major performance improvements, or substantial cost/schedule reductions). The proposal must include a table describing the significant participant’s contribution. Evaluation will be based on two technical and two non‑technical factors, with delivery schedule (18 prototype deliveries) and data‑rights terms receiving particular emphasis; the Government will rate data and rights as Outstanding, Good, Marginal, or Unacceptable. The contract will incorporate the PPA’s data‑rights provisions, and the Offeror must affirm compliance with the eligibility criteria and provide all required certifications (Appendix C) within the stated limits.

Notice ID

f5fe40f7625d462fbbf7cc97963b9251

Solicitation Number

W912CH26RA017

NAICS Code

336992

Classification Code

2355