BOAST RFOP - Gun Actuator Clutch, NSN: 1005-01-493-7249

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) has issued a Request for Order Proposal (RFOP) PANDTA-25-P-0000 011438 for the procurement of Gun Actuator Clutches (NSN 1005-01-493-7249). This competitive action, part of the BOAST program, seeks proposals from eligible vendors with an executed BOAST Basic Ordering Agreement. The acquisition is for non-commercial items under NAICS 332994 with a 1,000-employee size standard. Proposals, consisting of a completed and signed Pricing Sheet, must be submitted electronically by June 22, 2026, 1:00 PM Eastern. Award will be a Firm-Fixed-Price Order based on the lowest-priced, responsible offer. Key requirements include a First Article Test Report (FATR) within 150 calendar days ARO, followed by production units within 150 calendar days of FAT approval. The RFOP details extensive regulatory compliance, technical data access restrictions (export-controlled), configuration management, OPSEC training, and specific heavy phosphate coating requirements per MIL-DTL-16232. Demilitarization and Trade Security Controls also apply.

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This DD FORM 1423, dated February 2024, outlines the Contract Data Requirement List for a CLUTCH ASSY (NSN: 1005-01-493-7249) under Contract/PR No. EH5C0553EH. It details four data items: Engineering Change Proposal (ECP), Request for Variance (RFV), Notice of Revision (NOR), and Test Procedure – Heavy Phosphate Coating. Each item specifies its authority, contract reference, submission frequency (ASREQ for ECP, RFV, NOR; ONE/R for Test Procedure), and distribution requirements. Submissions for ECP, RFV, and NOR are to be made electronically to designated Army personnel in Microsoft Office or PDF format, adhering to SAE-EIA-649-1 standards. The Test Procedure for Heavy Phosphate Coating requires approval within 60 days of contract award, detailing chemicals, processes, equipment, and testing, with specific coated panels for review.