120mm M256 Lever Castings for The Watervliet Arsenal
ID: W911PT25Q0018Type: Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC WVAWATERVLIET, NY, 12189-4000, USA

NAICS

Steel Investment Foundries (331512)

PSC

GUNS, 75MM THROUGH 125MM (1015)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Army Contracting Command, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of 100 lever castings (Drawing #12528503 Rev D) for the 120mm M256 cannon, to be delivered to the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires compliance with specific quality assurance and delivery standards, as well as adherence to U.S. export laws due to the sensitive nature of the military technology involved. The lever castings are critical components for military applications, emphasizing the importance of timely and compliant delivery to support national defense operations. Interested vendors should submit their electronic quotes to Coby Brickner at Coby.R.Brickner.Civ@army.mil by the specified deadline, ensuring they meet all outlined requirements, including the potential need for a First Article inspection.

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    The government document outlines a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the procurement of 100 lever castings (Drawing #12528503 Rev D) for the 120mm M256 cannon, issued by the Army Contracting Command in Watervliet, NY. It provides instructions for vendors to submit electronic quotes via email, detailing the importance of timely delivery and quality assurance compliance. The **two options for pricing** indicate whether a First Article requirement is necessary or waived. The RFQ includes critical conditions for compliance with specific requirements related to deliverables, inspection, and handling of technical data, particularly due to the sensitive nature of military technology covered by U.S. export laws. The document emphasizes **post-award obligations**, particularly regarding the use of Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for payment processing, necessitating vendors to submit relevant documentation electronically. Importantly, the document restricts access to the technical data package to certified contractors under the "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement," ensuring that sensitive information is safeguarded against unauthorized dissemination. The content reflects standard government procurement protocols, stressing compliance, delivery schedules, and quality assurance as fundamental to the contracting process, crucial for maintaining national defense standards.
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