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30mm Programmable Air Burst Ammunition

ID: M67854-25-I-0141 • Type: Special Notice

Description

Posted: April 24, 2025, 11:44 a.m. EDT

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is currently working to field an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Mission Role Variant (MRV) armed with a 30mm Remote Weapon Station (RWS) manufactured by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA). This MRV, identified as the ACV-30, employs a 30mm Mark (MK) 44 Modification (MOD) 4 Automatic Gun as its primary weapon. The MK 44 MOD 4 is a member of the Bushmaster II Chain Gun family. The USMC is investigating the potential integration of a 30mm airburst solution into the ACV-30 to address both current and emerging threat sets.
This market research inquiry seeks technical data and other related information on 30mm airburst rounds currently produced, previously produced, or in active development by Respondent. For the purposes of this inquiry, an airburst round is one that contains at least one deliberate mode of operation that initiates or otherwise activates the warhead or payload while in flight prior to impact.
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION FOR PROPOSALS. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is for planning and informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP) and is not an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred in responding to this RFI or furnishing the requested information. No contract will be awarded from this announcement. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) 15.201(e), responses to this RFI are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract.
The due date for responses to this notice is 30 May 2025 at 4:00PM, Local Time. This is not a Request for Proposal and no solicitation currently exists.

Posted: April 24, 2025, 11:16 a.m. EDT
Background
The United States Marine Corps (USMC) is working to field an Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Mission Role Variant (MRV) known as the ACV-30, which is armed with a 30mm Remote Weapon Station (RWS) manufactured by Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace (KDA).

The primary weapon of the ACV-30 is the 30mm Mark (MK) 44 Modification (MOD) 4 Automatic Gun, part of the Bushmaster® II Chain Gun® family. The USMC aims to integrate a 30mm airburst solution into the ACV-30 to address both current and emerging threats on the battlefield. This market research inquiry seeks technical data and related information on 30mm airburst rounds that are currently produced, previously produced, or in active development.

Work Details
The inquiry focuses on obtaining technical data for 30mm airburst rounds, defined as rounds that can activate their warhead or payload while in flight prior to impact. The USMC is particularly interested in:
1. Technical data on airburst rounds currently produced or in development.
2. Program information for combat vehicle or ship systems that have integrated or demonstrated capabilities related to airburst munitions.
3. The ACV-30's specifications include:
- Equipped with a MK44 Mod 4 automatic gun.
- Utilizes a dual linkless feed ammunition system.
- Designed for enhanced lethality and operational capability against various threats.
- Capable of operating in both land and waterborne environments.

Place of Performance
The inquiry pertains to capabilities relevant to the United States Marine Corps and may involve various locations where USMC operations are conducted.

Overview

Response Deadline
May 30, 2025, 4:00 p.m. EDT (original: May 30, 2025, 2:00 p.m. EDT) Due in 33 Days
Posted
April 24, 2025, 11:16 a.m. EDT (updated: April 24, 2025, 11:44 a.m. EDT)
Set Aside
None
Place of Performance
Quantico, VA 22134 United States
Source
SAM

Current SBA Size Standard
1500 Employees
Pricing
Likely Fixed Price
On 4/24/25 Marine Corps issued Special Notice M67854-25-I-0141 for 30mm Programmable Air Burst Ammunition due 5/30/25.
Primary Contact
Name
Benjamin Hunsberger   Profile
Phone
(703) 414-9411

Secondary Contact

Name
Kendel Phillips   Profile
Phone
(703) 784-6718

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Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > USMC > MARCOR SYSCOM > COMMANDER
FPDS Organization Code
1700-M67854
Source Organization Code
500038568
Last Updated
April 24, 2025
Last Updated By
benjamin.j.hunsberger@usmc.mil
Archive Date
June 14, 2025