Fabricaciones Militares extends offers and flexibilizes contest requirements

Fabricaciones Militares Sociedad Anónima Unipersonal (F.M.S.A.U.) announced the issuance of Amending Circular No. 02 of Public Tender CPU-2026-SC-001, through which the Terms and Conditions of the procedure are adjusted. The update was published in the third section of the Official Gazette of the Argentine Republic on August 31, 2026, under file EX-2026-63682973- -APN-GS#FMSE.

The circular, which becomes an integral part of the specifications, introduces changes to the deadlines and admission requirements, with the aim of expanding the participation of suppliers and consortia in the bidding process.

Extended Deadlines

The main modification is the extension of the tender calendar, providing more leeway for interested parties to prepare their bids.

• Submission of bids: until November 3, 2026.
• Opening of bids: on November 4, 2026.

Flexibility of Requirements

In addition to the deadlines, the circular adjusts the admission conditions to broaden the base of bidders.

• The submission of bids by subcategories is enabled for Items No. 2 and No. 3.
• The economic-financial capacity requirements applicable to consortia are modified, easing the demands for this type of grouping.

Where to Consult

Amending Circular No. 02 is available for consultation on the Fabricaciones Militares S.A.U. website, in the tenders section (https://www.fm.gob.ar/licitaciones), and is an integral part of the Terms and Conditions of Public Tender CPU-2026-SC-001.

The measure is relevant for suppliers and consortia interested in contracting with the state defense company, as it extends the available timeframe and reduces the barriers to entry for participating in the tender.

Source: Official Gazette of the Argentine Republic, August 31, 2026, third section (official reference: Public Tender CPU-2026-SC-001, Amending Circular No. 02, file EX-2026-63682973- -APN-GS#FMSE).