Manufacture of the M776 155mm Cannon Tubes
ID: W15QKN-25-X-137FType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

Iron and Steel Forging (332111)

PSC

GUNS, OVER 150MM THROUGH 200MM (1025)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c1a611a7aa3f44deae5a006212019213/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically 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, which are critical components of the 155mm M777A2 Towed Howitzer, adhering to U.S. Technical Data specifications. Interested vendors are required to provide detailed information regarding their manufacturing experience, production processes, capacity, and capabilities related to the M776 cannon tubes within 30 days of this notice. For inquiries and submissions, vendors should contact Megan Ross at megan.j.ross.civ@army.mil or Peter Snedeker at peter.t.snedeker.civ@army.mil.

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    Megan Ross
    megan.j.ross.civ@army.mil
    Peter Snedeker
    peter.t.snedeker.civ@army.mil
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