Breechblock Forging (Rough Machined), per drawing number 12591138, Rev B, for 105mm M20

This Request for Quotation (RFQ) W911PT26QA077, issued by the Watervliet Arsenal, is for the procurement of 50 Breech Block Forgings (Rough Machined) per drawing number 12591138, Rev B, for 105mm M20. The government intends to make a single award, either with or without a first article approval requirement. This solicitation contains export-controlled technical data, requiring offerors to have a current DD 2345 certification for access via SAM.gov. Key requirements include strict adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards, with past performance being a significant consideration for future awards. Contractors are responsible for transportation costs to the Watervliet Arsenal, which has specific delivery hours and appointment procedures. Payment requests are to be submitted electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. The contract emphasizes restrictions on the release of critical military technology and Watervliet Arsenal technology to foreign sources. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the contractor's plant, with specific first article testing and reporting requirements for CLINs 0001 and 0003. Contractors must identify any casting/forging subcontractors and ensure compliance with various federal acquisition regulations, including those concerning small business programs, equal opportunity, and convict labor.