WVA CSO Area of Interest- Advanced Cannon Technology
ID: W911PT23SC0001-A002Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC WVAWATERVLIET, NY, 12189-4000, USA

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Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

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ELECTRICAL CONTROL EQUIPMENT (6110)

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https://sam.gov/opp/8d6099fb9c82418aa0154935bae090cf/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), is seeking innovative solutions in the area of Advanced Cannon Technology through a Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) under the Army Contracting Command-Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA). The objective is to identify environmentally friendly bore coating technologies that eliminate hexavalent chromium, reduce life cycle costs, and enhance readiness, while also exploring advanced manufacturing methods for large caliber cannon production. Interested parties must submit their written solutions via email to the designated point of contact, Lauren A. Scripps, by the closing date of August 26, 2026, and should be registered in the System for Award Management (sam.gov). For further inquiries, interested vendors can reach out to Lauren Scripps at lauren.a.scripps.civ@army.mil.

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    Lauren A. Scripps
    lauren.a.scripps.civ@army.mil
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