Manufacture of the M776 155mm Cannon Tubes
ID: W15QKN-25-X-137FType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

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Iron and Steel Forging (332111)

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GUNS, OVER 150MM THROUGH 200MM (1025)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command at Picatinny Arsenal, is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the domestic manufacture of the M776 155mm cannon tubes. The objective is to gather information on the capabilities of vendors to produce these cannon tubes in specified quantities and lead times, as they are critical components of the 155mm M777A2 Towed Howitzer used by the Army. Interested vendors are required to provide detailed information regarding their manufacturing experience, production processes, capacity, and capabilities related to the M776 cannon tubes. Responses must be submitted within 30 days of this notice via email to the designated contacts, Megan Ross and Peter Snedeker, with no cost or obligation to the government.

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