2026 Munitions Executive Summit (MES): Capability Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E) Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) Guidebook
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W6QK ACC-RI
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W519TC-2026MES
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The 2026 Munitions Executive Summit (MES), organized by the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), is scheduled to take place in Parsippany, New Jersey, on March 17-18, 2026. This special notice, issued by the Department of the Army through the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (W6QK ACC-RI), serves to announce the posting of the Single Manager for Conventional Ammunition (SMCA) Advanced Planning Briefing to Industry (APBI) Guidebook. The guidebook is intended as a comprehensive planning resource for industry stakeholders interested in the Capability Program Executive Ammunition and Energetics (CPE A&E) enterprise.
The primary purpose of this notice is to provide early and transparent communication to industry partners regarding the structure, focus areas, and anticipated business opportunities within the CPE A&E enterprise and its subordinate project management offices. The guidebook also includes information on other organizations within the broader Ammunition Enterprise, offering valuable context for potential collaborators and contractors.
Key elements of the guidebook include:
- Appendix A: A detailed listing of business opportunities projected for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26), enabling industry participants to align their capabilities and strategic planning with anticipated government needs.
- Appendix B: An outline of the Science and Technology Focus Areas for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center, highlighting areas of innovation and research that are of particular interest to the Army.
It is important to note that the guidebook is a planning document and does not constitute a commitment by the U.S. Government to procure any of the listed items, nor does it guarantee funding or specific timeframes for future solicitations. The information provided is subject to change based on fiscal conditions and evolving requirements. As such, contractors should view the guidebook as a strategic reference rather than a definitive source of upcoming contract actions.
There are no set-aside requirements associated with this notice, and no responses are required from interested parties. The notice is classified as a Special Notice and is intended solely for informational and planning purposes.
The contracting activity is managed by the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (W6QK ACC-RI), a federal office under the Department of Defense, Department of the Army. The place of performance for related activities is Parsippany, New Jersey.
For further details and to access the guidebook, interested parties are encouraged to visit the official notice on SAM.gov using Opportunity ID 1f45f3ac6a82407e8e0814080a0926b3.
This notice provides a valuable opportunity for contractors to gain insight into the Army’s ammunition and energetics priorities for FY26 and to position themselves for potential future engagements within the CPE A&E enterprise.