Manufacture of M776 155mm Cannon Tubes
ID: W15QKN-26-X-1B03Type: 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 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 production of 155mm cannon tubes. Responses must be submitted within 30 days via email to Megan Ross at megan.j.ross.civ@army.mil or Peter Snedeker at peter.t.snedeker.civ@army.mil, and all interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

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