CSO AOI - Advanced Cannon Technology
ID: W911PT-23-S-C001-A001Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC WVAWATERVLIET, NY, 12189-4000, USA

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Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

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ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a3f3c1ec2afa46f08e530cb3b23cf6f4/view
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    Special Notice: DEPT OF DEFENSE - DEPT OF THE ARMY

    This notice is for an Advanced Cannon Technology (ACT)/Area of Interest (AoI) under the Army Contracting Command-Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) W911PT23SC001. The purpose of this procurement is to solicit innovative solutions that meet the objectives of developing environmentally friendly bore coating technologies for large caliber cannons. The goal is to eliminate the generation of hexavalent chromium, decrease life cycle costs, and increase readiness. The Army is interested in advanced manufacturing methods that can replace or complement existing bore coating technologies and associated manufacturing processes. The use of novel, environmentally friendly, and carcinogenic-free technologies is encouraged. The selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Maintenance (sam.gov). The deadline for submission is May 31, 2024. For more information, please contact Evan Caulfield at evan.j.caulfield.civ@army.mil or Lauren Scripps at lauren.a.scripps.civ@army.mil.

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    Evan Caulfield
    (518) 266-4813
    evan.j.caulfield.civ@army.mil
    Lauren A. Scripps
    lauren.a.scripps.civ@army.mil
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