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W15QKN-23-F-0624: $12.5M Department of the Army Award to American Ordnance LLC
This order is issued as a multi-year to manufacture, produce, and deliver modular artillery charge system (macs) load, assemble, and pack (lap) for the m232a2 propelling charges in support of ukraine.. Contracting activity: W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY. Estimated completion: 2030-06-30.
$12.5M contract action / $59.9M cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2030-06-30 completion / W15QKN W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | W15QKN-23-F-0624 (unhyphenated: W15QKN23F0624) · Parent Vehicle: W15QKN-19-D-0109 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
American Ordnance LLC
(Iowa)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $669.3M obligated across 185 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | $12,450,777 ($12.5M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $59,921,649 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $12,450,777 (signed 2023-09-26, latest FPDS action 2025-12-19) · 6 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $182,277,724 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Army |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | W15QKN: W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1320 (Ammunition, Over 125mm) · NAICS 332993 (Ammunition (Except Small Arms) Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Iowa |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2030-06-30 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract W15QKN23F0624)
This order is issued as a multi-year to manufacture, produce, and deliver modular artillery charge system (macs) load, assemble, and pack (lap) for the m232a2 propelling charges in support of ukraine.
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: American Ordnance LLC
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2030-06-30
- Requirement Scope: This order is issued as a multi-year to manufacture, produce, and deliver modular artillery charge system (macs) load, assemble, and pack (lap) for the m232a2 propelling charges in support of ukraine.
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1320 (Ammunition, Over 125mm)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract W15QKN-23-F-0624 when contacting American Ordnance LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: W15QKN (W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Army Contracting Command (ACC) FOIA Officer (usarmy.redstone.acc.mbx.hqaccfoia@army.mil)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under W15QKN-23-F-0624 (6 shown, $182.3M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W15QKN24F0442 | $120.6M | American Ordnance LLC | 2024-09-09 / 2024-09-09 | 2030-05-31 | Ukraine: (fms funding) the purpose of this delivery order is for the purchase of m231 and m232a2 propelling charges. |
| W15QKN25F0383 | $59.4M | American Ordnance LLC | 2025-09-04 / 2025-09-04 | 2029-03-31 | Fms car: the purpose of do w15qkn25f0383 is to fund the manufacture, production, and delivery of the modular artillery charge system (macs) load, assemble, and pack (lap) for the m232a2 propelling charges. |
| W15QKN25F0006 | $2.2M | American Ordnance LLC | 2024-12-31 / 2025-09-04 | 2025-09-26 | The purpose of do w15qkn25f0006 is to fund the capacity increase of the modular artillery charge system load, assemble, and pack m231/m232 type for the 155mm propelling charges from 25k-50k units per month, increasing up to 80,000 units ... |
| W15QKN23F0395 | $31K | American Ordnance LLC | 2023-06-15 / 2024-09-30 | 2029-04-30 | This delivery order is for the purchase of production quantities for the m232a2 macs lap propelling charges |
| W15QKN20F0366 | $24K | American Ordnance LLC | 2020-05-11 / 2025-06-04 | 2025-06-30 | This delivery order is to purchase modular artillery charge system (macs) m231 and m232a2 load, assemble, and pack (lap) for the 155 propelling charges. |
| W15QKN23F0047 | $19K | American Ordnance LLC | 2022-11-17 / 2025-01-24 | 2028-03-31 | This delivery order is for the purchase of additional first article test (afat) and production quantities for the m232a2 macs lap propelling charges. |
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 American Ordnance LLC Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract W15QKN-23-F-0624.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office W15QKN (W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY)
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-18 | W15QKN-26-C-A008 | Applied Research Associates | $13.5M | Sep 17, 2029 | Applied Research Associates wins $13.5M contract for novel munitions and advanced energetics development. U.S. Army Contracting Command $13.... |
| 2026-09-10 | W15QKN-26-D-A095 | Charles Reed Knight Jr. | $50.0M | Sep 10, 2031 | Charles Reed Knight Jr. wins $50.0M contract for M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper Systems, variants, accessories, spare parts, special tools. Army... |
| 2026-09-03 | W15QKN-26-D-A072 | Northrop Grumman Systems | $862.9M | Sep 3, 2031 | Northrop Grumman Systems wins $862.85M contract for an $862,848,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Army... |
| 2026-08-31 | W15QKN-26-D-A084 | - | $712.5M | Aug 31, 2031 | Action Manufacturing wins $712.48M contract for a $712,480,000 firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. Army Cont... |
| 2026-08-25 | W15QKN-26-D-A102 | - | $257.4M | Aug 24, 2031 | UTM wins $257.4M contract for 5.56mm M1042 loose and M1071 linked marking ammunition cartridges. Army Contracting Command work through Aug 2... |
| 2026-08-25 | W15QKN-26-D-A094 | BWAY | $31.7M | Aug 24, 2031 | BWAY wins $31.7M contract for and delivery of PA154, PA157, and PA191 mortar ammunition metal containers. Army Contracting Command work thro... |
| 2026-07-30 | W15QKN-26-F-A236 | - | $0 | - | Correction to an earlier Lockheed Martin Sippican award. . |
| 2026-07-28 | W15QKN-26-F-A236 | Lockheed Martin Sippican | $19.8M | Jul 28, 2026 | Lockheed Martin Sippican wins $19.8M contract for production of Stinger missile warheads and fuzes. Army Contracting Command work through Ju... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to American Ordnance LLC
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | W519TC-26-F-A653 | Army | $23.6M | Mar 31, 2031 | American Ordnance wins $23.6M contract for future growth The amount of this action is $23,638,438 with a total cumulative face value. Army C... |
| 2026-09-10 | W519TC-26-F-A547 | Army | $15.5M | Sep 30, 2029 | American Ordnance wins $15.5M contract for a new Advanced Multi-Purpose isostatic and warhead pressing facility at Iowa Ammunition Plant. Ar... |
| 2026-09-04 | W519TC-26-F-A552 | Army | $12.6M | Oct 30, 2026 | American Ordnance wins $12.6M contract for an equitable adjustment for costs sustained during a shutdown. Army Contracting Command work thro... |
| 2025-12-23 | W519TC-26-F-0007 | Army | $15.0M | Sep 30, 2028 | American Ordnance wins $15.0M contract for new facility construction. Army Contracting Command work through Sep 30, 2028. |
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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