Invitation to Apply For Eligibility and to Bid
(July 18,  2002)

Notice of Bidding Result
(July 16, 2002)

ITB on Joint Venture to Modernize the GA's Manufacturing Plant (Supplemental Bulletin #2)
(June 13, 2002)

ITB on Joint Venture to Modernize the GA's Manufacturing Plant (Supplemental Bulletin #1) (May 2002)

Invitation to Apply For Eligibility and to Bid (Joint Venture)
(March 21,  2002)

Consolidated Implementing Instruction in Relation to the Government Arsenal Modernization Program
 (February 2002)

  

       The Arsenal Modernization Program has identified the following projects:

  • Upgrading of the Existing Manufacturing Capability
    (Phase 1)

  • Establishment of a Nitration Plant
    (Phase 2)

  • Establishment of a Cold Rolling Mill (Phase 3)

  • Establishment of a Ball Powder Plant
    (Phase 4)

       Phase 1. The upgrade of the existing capability is armed at acquiring modern equipment and technology for the integrated manufacture of small arms ammunition.

       Phase 2. The establishment of a nitration plant is aimed at providing the country its first main local source of military grade nitrocellulose (NC). When established, the plant could also be utilized to produce industrial grade NC for the paint and other industries.

       Phase 3. The establishment of a cold rolling mill is aimed at self-reliance in producing brass and gliding metal for ammunition manufacture. When established, the plant could be utilized as well to produce coin blanks for Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and other industrial/commercial brass and copper materials.

       Phase 4. The establishment of a ball powder plant is calculated to produce various propellant powders for small and medium caliber ammunitions.

       Other Projects. In addition, the Government Arsenal has plans to explore the feasibility of undertaking other defense projects, including arms/weapon systems manufacture, on a joint-venture, co-production or other arrangements with foreign or local partners as a step towards promoting the development and growth of defense-related industries in the country.

       Present Thrust. The GA intends, subject to the approval of the Secretary of National Defense, to undertake a joint venture enterprise with foreign and local partners initially with Phase 1 of its program. The Circular of Requirements for the Joint Venture (JV) options of Phase 1 has already been approved pursuant to a 28 September 1998 Memorandum of the Secretary of National Defense to the Director, GA and the Chief of Staff, AFP. 

       Phase 1 envisions a JV to upgrade the existing manufacturing lines leading to the integrated manufacture of SAA which includes: a) manufacture of the case, bullet, link, primer, propellant powder and finished cartridge; and b) fabrication of tooling, gages and other accessories. As a minimum requirement, the JV should be able to establish a dedicated line for the manufacture of 5.56mm M193 and M855 (SS-109) case/bullet manufacture, and cartridge/assembly.