STAND, GUNNERS PRIMARY; NSN: 4931010832057
ID: W912CH-25-Q-0045Type: Solicitation
AwardedSep 26, 2025
$66.1K$66,122
AwardeeWALTONEN ENGINEERING INC Warren MI 48092 USA
Award #:W912CH-25-P-0064
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

FIRE CONTROL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4931)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8d1e11c1fe484188a2a304944fb66ecc/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal, is soliciting offers for the procurement of Stand, Gunners Primary, under solicitation number W912CH-25-Q-0045. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses and involves a firm-fixed-price contract for an estimated quantity of 7 units, with a 100% buying option, intended for use with the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. Interested parties must comply with military packaging standards and are required to have Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access the export-controlled Technical Data Package (TDP). Proposals must be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Martina Zook by the extended deadline of July 17, 2025, with all other terms of the solicitation remaining unchanged.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Martina Zook
    Martina.R.Zook.civ@army.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    W912CH25Q0045-0001.pdf
    This document is an amendment to solicitation W912CH-25-Q-0045 regarding a firm fixed-price contract for the supply of materials related to the Tank, M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the submission deadline for offers from July 3, 2025, to July 17, 2025. The amendment specifies that all other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged and enforceable. The document outlines administrative details, such as the identification and contact information for both the issuing and administering offices, as well as the contract modification process. Acknowledgment of receipt of this amendment by contractors is mandatory to ensure the validity of their offers. The overall structure maintains a formal tone typical in federal contracting documents, emphasizing adherence to procurement protocols and regulatory requirements.
    W912CH25Q0045.pdf
    The document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) aimed at securing a firm-fixed-price contract for the supply of Gunners Stands, specifically for the M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles. It outlines that this solicitation is set aside for small businesses. The RFQ includes critical details about the delivery requirements, technical data packages (TDPs), and due dates for quotes, emphasizing that responses must adhere to specified protocols. Additionally, it highlights accountability regarding controlled unclassified information (CUI), offering guidelines on safeguarding, storing, and disposing of sensitive materials. The RFQ process also stipulates conditions for inspections and acceptance of supplies, stressing the necessity of compliance with military packaging standards. All offerors must have a current registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their proposals via email. This solicitation reflects the federal government’s efforts to maintain stringent supply chain integrity, ensuring that all contractors comply with defined regulations and specifications while fostering small business participation.
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