M284 Containers per Drawing # 11580190 for the Watervliet Arsenal
ID: W911PT26QA0015Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC WVAWATERVLIET, NY, 12189-4050, USA

NAICS

Wood Container and Pallet Manufacturing (32192)

PSC

WEAPONS SYSTEMS SPECIFIC VEHICULAR ACCESSORIES (2541)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Army, is soliciting bids for the procurement of 25 M284 Howitzer 155MM Cannon Containers at the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. This opportunity is specifically set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and includes options for first article approval, with a cost of $1200 for testing if a waiver is not granted. The containers are critical for the storage and transportation of military equipment, ensuring operational readiness and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Interested vendors must submit their quotes electronically to Amanda Robinson by November 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time, adhering to all specified delivery and quality requirements outlined in the solicitation document.

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    This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) from the Department of the Army Acquisition Center, Watervliet Arsenal, for M284 Howitzer 155MM Cannon Containers. The solicitation is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) with a NAICS code of 321920 and a size standard of 500 employees. The government intends to make a single award for 25 containers, either with or without a first article approval requirement. Offers must be submitted electronically via email to Amanda Robinson by November 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM local time. Key requirements include strict adherence to delivery schedules, quality products, and compliance with various federal acquisition regulations (FAR and DFARS clauses) concerning small business programs, equal opportunity, Buy American Act, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. The document also details specific delivery procedures for Watervliet Arsenal, including appointment scheduling and operating hours, and outlines evaluation criteria based on the lowest evaluated bid meeting all material and responsibility requirements. A cost of $1200 will be added for first article testing if a waiver is not granted.
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