What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure 24 tactical load pods and 12 proof load pods under a total small business set-aside, classified under NAICS code 327390. This opportunity is suitable for small businesses with a size standard of 500 employees. The notice type is a combined synopsis/solicitation, indicating that interested vendors should track the announcement for updates and submit their quotations by July 29, 2026. Questions must be submitted in writing by July 27, 2026, to the designated contacts.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION FOR
MLRS Proof Load Pods 24 ea Tactical load pods, 12 ea Proof load pods
General Information
Document Type:
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Solicitation Number:
W911RQ26QA017
Posted Date:
July 15, 2026
Current Response Date:
July 29, 2026
Product or Service Code:
PSC 3630
Set Aside:
100% Small Business
NAICS Code:
327390
Contracting Office Address
Red River Army Depot
Directorate for Contracting
100 James Carlow drive, Bld 15
Texarkana, TX 75505-5000
Contract Specialist: Aeric Miller – Aeric.p.miller.civ@army.mil
Contracting Officer: Travis N Peterson - travis.n.peterson2.civ@army.mil
Description
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO FAR) subpart 12.202, “Publicizing” as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued.
This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 327390 with a small business size standard of 500 employees. This solicitation will result in one (1) award.
Basis For Award: See Provision At FAR 52.212-2 below.
Submission Of Questions: Any questions regarding this RFO must be received by July 27th, 2026 at 1000 hrs. (10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST) . Questions shall be submitted by email to Contract Specialist at Aeric.p.miller.civ@army.mil & Contracting Officer at travis.n.peterson2.civ@army.mil.
Responses to questions are not considered changes to the RFO as the only way the RFO can be modified is through an amendment that will be issued. No Oral explanations or instructions will be provided. All questions must be submitted in writing, upon receipt of questions, the Government will post questions and answers to sam.gov and by email to all interested offerors.
Submission Due Date: All offers are due by July 29th, 2026 at 1300hrs (1:00 PM CST) . All responses received within this time frame will be considered by the government. Responses shall be submitted electronically to Aeric.p.miller.civ@army.mil & travis.n.peterson2.civ@army.mil concerning this acquisition. Offeror must be registered in System for Award Management (SAM) prior to receiving an award. Refer to website https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.
The Acquisition Services Division for Red River Army Depot at 100 James Carlow Drive, Bld 15 in Texarkana, TX is seeking to purchase MLRS Proof Load Pods 24 ea Tactical load pods, 12 ea Proof load pods.
All interested companies shall provide offers for the following:
Supplies
Red River Army Depot Directorate for Maintenance has a requirement for MLRS Proof Load Pods 24 ea Tactical load pods, 12 ea Proof load pods.
1. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price/ Single Purchase Order for the following:
TABLE I
Line Item
Description
Quantity
Unit Price
Total Price
0001
Converted into tactical load pods (SKU 0768) IAW Purchase Description.
24
0002
Converted into proof load pod (SKU 0767)
12
TOTAL
Offeror name/POC/address (CAGE code; Unique Entity ID (UEI)
____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Purchase Description (PD)
MLRS Proof Load Pods
For Red River Army Depot (RRAD)
Scope. This purchase description sets forth the minimum requirements for the modification and supply of 36 ea inert empty launch pod containers (LPC) Part Number 13027900, NSN 1340-01-122-3506. 24 ea of the LPC’s will be converted into tactical load pods (SKU 0768) and 12 ea of the LPC’s will be converted into proof load pods (SKU 0767).
Place of Performance. RRAD transportation will drop off pods at Contractor site and pick up the completed MLRS Pods within a 200-mile radius of RRAD. Contractor must have the capability to take Core assets off trailers and load completed assets onto RRAD trailers. RRAD Quality team will travel to the contractor’s facility and inspect completed MLRS Pod prior to acceptance.
Task. All pods under this purchase description will be modified in accordance with attachments:
a. M-26 Proof Load modification tasks are described in drawing: SKU 0767.
b. M-26 Tactical Weight Load pod tasks are described in drawing SKU 0768.
c. Weighted concrete reinforcement tasks are described in drawing SKU 0766.
1.3 Schedule . Contractor to complete pods within 45 days of receiving cores from RRAD.
(End of Purchase Description)
2. Delivery schedule: 6 Months ADO
Issuing Office
Address:
Contracting Office Address
Red River Army Depot
Directorate for Contracting
100 James Carlow Drive BLD 15 Texarkana, TX
Postal Code:
75507
Country:
United States
Delivery and Acceptance: FOB Destination - RRAD
The full text of Revolutionary FAR Overhaul provisions or clauses may be accessed electronically at https://acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52
The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition:
RFO 52.212-1 , “Instructions to Offerors–Commercial Products and Commercial Services” ( April 20, 2026 ). This solicitation will result in only one (1) award.
Complete Table I and offeror info and submit to the POC before closing date.
RFO 52.2…
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.