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W15QKN-19-D-0074: Department of the Army Award to ST Marks Powder, Inc
The contractor shall provide man hours, materials and facilities to product loose spheroidal propellant suitable for ignition system for m231/m232-series propelling charges modular artillery charge system (macs).. Contracting activity: W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY.
$24.0M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source IDIQ / W15QKN W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | W15QKN-19-D-0074 (unhyphenated: W15QKN19D0074) |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
ST Marks Powder, Inc
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $11.4M obligated across 8 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $24,033,010 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2019-07-09, latest FPDS action 2025-06-10) · 6 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $11,430,049 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Army |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | W15QKN: W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDIQ) / Order-Dependent (IDV) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1376 (Bulk Explosives) · NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | See order schedule |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract W15QKN19D0074)
The contractor shall provide man hours, materials and facilities to product loose spheroidal propellant suitable for ignition system for m231/m232-series propelling charges modular artillery charge system (macs).
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: ST Marks Powder, Inc
- Delivery Runway: Active through multi-year ordering period
- Requirement Scope: The contractor shall provide man hours, materials and facilities to product loose spheroidal propellant suitable for ignition system for m231/m232-series propelling charges modular artillery charge system (macs).
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1376 (Bulk Explosives)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract W15QKN-19-D-0074 when contacting ST Marks Powder, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: W15QKN (W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY)
- Acquisition Method: SOLE-SOURCE
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Army Contracting Command (ACC) FOIA Officer (usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@army.mil)
- Capture Action: Request the FAR 6.303 Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) and Section C SOW below to inspect the government's technical rationale and qualify for future orders.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under W15QKN-19-D-0074 (6 shown, $11.4M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W15QKN25F0287 | $9.2M | ST Marks Powder, Inc | 2025-07-02 / 2025-09-19 | 2028-05-31 | Procurement of wc684 ball powder |
| W15QKN26F0116 | $1.6M | ST Marks Powder, Inc | 2026-04-23 / 2026-04-23 | 2028-11-30 | Procurement of wc864 ball powder |
| W15QKN24F0125 | $686K | ST Marks Powder, Inc | 2024-05-23 / 2025-08-27 | 2025-11-30 | Procurement of 37,900 lbs. of wc864 ball powder |
| W15QKN22F0184 | $0 | ST Marks Powder, Inc | 2022-08-29 / 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-31 | Delivery order for wc864 ball powder |
| W15QKN23F0089 | $0 | ST Marks Powder, Inc | 2022-12-21 / 2024-05-16 | 2024-05-31 | Delivery order for wc864 ball powder |
| W15QKN23F0473 | $0 | ST Marks Powder, Inc | 2023-08-24 / 2024-08-26 | 2025-05-31 | Ukraine, delivery order for macs wc864 ball powder |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact ST Marks Powder, Inc Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract W15QKN-19-D-0074.
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4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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