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W15QKN-26-F-0143: $8.5M Department of the Army Award to Utm Limited
5.56mm m1042 loose and m1071 linked marking ammunition cartridges for use in the close combat mission capability kit (ccmck). Contracting activity: W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY. Estimated completion: 2027-11-30.
$8.5M contract action / $8.5M cumulative ceiling / Sole-source / 2027-11-30 completion / W15QKN W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | W15QKN-26-F-0143 (unhyphenated: W15QKN26F0143) · Parent Vehicle: W15QKN-21-D-0035 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Utm Limited
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $54.4M obligated across 21 contracts
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| Obligated Amount | $8,518,840 ($8.5M) |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $8,518,840 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $8,518,840 (signed 2026-05-15, latest FPDS action 2026-05-15) · 7 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $39,038,683 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Army |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | W15QKN: W6QK ACC-RI-PICATINNY |
| Competition & Contract Structure | SOLE-SOURCE · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm) · NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Determined at the contract or task-order level |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2027-11-30 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract W15QKN26F0143)
5.56mm m1042 loose and m1071 linked marking ammunition cartridges for use in the close combat mission capability kit (ccmck)
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Utm Limited
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2027-11-30
- Requirement Scope: 5.56mm m1042 loose and m1071 linked marking ammunition cartridges for use in the close combat mission capability kit (ccmck)
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30mm)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract W15QKN-26-F-0143 when contacting Utm Limited 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-26-F-0143 (7 shown, $39.0M obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W15QKN25F0057 | $19.1M | Utm Limited | 2025-06-25 / 2026-05-19 | 2027-05-31 | 5.56mm ccmck op4 delivery order 7 fy25 |
| W15QKN24F0330 | $14.1M | Utm Limited | 2024-06-27 / 2025-12-01 | 2026-06-30 | 5.56mm ccmck op3 delivery order 6 |
| W15QKN25F0275 | $5.8M | Utm Limited | 2025-08-20 / 2025-08-20 | 2027-06-30 | 5.56mm m1042 loose marking ammunition cartridges for use in the close combat mission capability kit (ccmck) |
| W15QKN22F0400 | $0 | Utm Limited | 2022-06-30 / 2023-11-14 | 2024-03-31 | Do 2 for 5.56mm ccmck m1042 and m1071 marking ammunition. |
| W15QKN22F0422 | $0 | Utm Limited | 2022-07-26 / 2023-11-14 | 2024-07-31 | 5.56mm ccmck delivery order 3 |
| W15QKN23F0072 | $0 | Utm Limited | 2023-06-27 / 2026-02-04 | 2026-03-13 | 5.56mm ccmck deliver order 4 |
| W15QKN23F0477 | $0 | Utm Limited | 2023-07-24 / 2025-12-10 | 2025-09-30 | 5.56mm ccmck delivery order 5 |
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 Utm Limited Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract W15QKN-26-F-0143.
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.... |
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| 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... |
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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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