Muzzle Brake Forgings, per Drawing # 11583669, Revision New, for 155mm M284 Cannon, for the Watervliet Arsenal

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number W911PT26RA008, dated April 21, 2026. The amendment, number 0001, was issued on May 21, 2026, by ACC Watervliet Arsenal, United States. Its primary purpose is to incorporate new clauses and delete an existing one. Specifically, it adds FAR 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1), and updates FAR 52.244-6, "Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (Deviation 2026-O0038). Concurrently, FAR 52.219-28, "Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation" (Deviation 2026-O0038), is deleted. The amendment details the requirements for contractors to acknowledge receipt and outlines the process for rerepresenting their size and socioeconomic status, particularly for long-term contracts or after mergers/acquisitions. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.

This government solicitation, W911PT26RA008, issued by ACC Watervliet Arsenal, is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Muzzle Brake Forgings (Drawing # 11583669) for 155mm M284 Cannons. The solicitation is a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and involves a total quantity of 54 units, with an option for an additional 10. The contract has two main CLINs: one requiring First Article Approval (0001) and one where it's waived (0002). Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) is controlled and requires a current DD 2345 certification and SAM.gov registration. Important requirements include strict adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards, with past performance being a major consideration. Large businesses must submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the contractor's plant, and payment requests are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The project involves critical military technology, restricting disclosure to foreign sources and requiring manufacturing within the United States Industrial Base. The deadline for offers is May 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM local time.