W519TC-26-Q-A031 Gage Plugs (Not Go Special) Solicitation
ID: W519TC-26-Q-A031Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

PSC

INSPECTION GAGES AND PRECISION LAYOUT TOOLS (5220)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/01f3204bfb474c81be8d0e91ba9886e4/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI), is soliciting bids for the procurement of Gage Plugs (Not Go Special) under Solicitation W519TC-26-Q-A031. This acquisition is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) and aims to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor, with key requirements including a First Article Test (FAT) within 30 days of award and subsequent deliveries due 30 days after FAT acceptance. The Gage Plugs are critical components used in the inspection and precision layout tools for military firearms, ensuring compliance with stringent quality assurance standards. Interested contractors should submit their quotes, valid for 60 days, including all delivery costs to Rock Island Arsenal, and may contact Sophia Muckenfuss at SOPHIA.L.MUCKENFUSS.CIV@ARMY.MIL for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sophia Muckenfuss
    SOPHIA.L.MUCKENFUSS.CIV@ARMY.MIL
    Files
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    A03_Drawing_QAP_12993884.pdf
    This government file,
    A03_Not_Go_Special_Plug_Gage_Drawing_12620101.pdf
    This government file details the specifications for a "PLUG GAGE, NOT GO SPECIAL" used for M16A2, M16A3, M16A4, M4, M4A1, and M231 rifles/carbines. The document outlines design activities, materials (Alloy Tool Steel, Type A2 or O1 for gaging member), hardness requirements (HRC 58-62), and protective finishes (Finish 7.2.2 of MIL-STD-171, black for the handle). It specifies marking procedures per MIL-STD-130, including laser-etching and the inclusion of a linear barcode for identification. The file also details quality assurance provisions, requiring a Gage Record Card (DA FORM 3023) for each gage, which must be completed by the contractor and placed with the gage in its packaging. This card includes recorded measurements and certification of compliance with drawing specifications. Annual field re-calibration requirements are noted. The document is approved for public release, indicating its relevance for contractors and procurement processes related to military equipment.
    B08_W519TC26QA031B08_Solicitation_Gage_Plugs_NGS_4DEC25.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) has issued Solicitation W519TC-26-Q-A031 for the procurement of Gage Plugs (Not Go Special) for the Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC). This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside acquisition, with the intent to award a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to the lowest responsive and responsible contractor. Key requirements include a First Article Test (FAT) within 30 days of award, with remaining deliveries 30 days after FAT acceptance. Quotes must be valid for 60 days, include all delivery costs to Rock Island Arsenal, and payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, and specific contract terms implementing statutes and executive orders such as combating trafficking in persons and equal opportunity.
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