M548 Metal Ammunition Containers Bridge Contract

The Department of the Army, ACC-RI, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, 12-month bridge contract to Conco, Inc. for the production and delivery of approximately 9,000 M548 Metal Ammunition Containers. This requirement, identified under solicitation number W519TC26RM548, provides a critical packaging component for small and medium caliber ammunition used in training and combat operations. The action is conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302, as Conco, Inc. is the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements without unacceptable delays. Performance will take place in Louisville, KY, and the estimated value of the effort is $616,964.60.

This bridge contract mirrors the scope of the expired Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract W52P1J-20-D-0033 and ensures continued supply until a follow-on contract is fully implemented. Although a follow-on contract was awarded in September 2025, deliveries under that vehicle are not scheduled to commence until September 2026 following First Article Testing. The bridge contract addresses immediate delivery needs for November 2025, January 2026, and April 2026. While market research identified other potential vendors, only Conco, Inc. can meet the urgent timeline because other sources would require at least 12 months for tooling modifications and testing. The government has waived First Article Testing for this bridge action due to the contractor's low risk of failure and established production history.

The solicitation is classified under NAICS 332431 for Metal Can Manufacturing and PSC 8140 for Ammunition and Nuclear Ordnance Boxes, Packages and Special Containers. This combined synopsis/solicitation was published on December 4, 2025, with a response deadline of December 18, 2026. Angela D. Ray serves as the point of contact for this procurement, which currently includes zero attachments.