Breech Ring Forgings for the Watervliet Arsenal
ID: W911PT26QA021Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC WVAWATERVLIET, NY, 12189-4050, USA

NAICS

Iron and Steel Forging (332111)

PSC

IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS (9640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c0c53703053047a1ab8795f9b058ac51/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Watervliet Arsenal, is soliciting proposals for the manufacture of 15 Breech Ring Forgings (Drawing #12591139, Rev. B) specifically designed for the 105mm M20 Cannon. This procurement requires adherence to strict delivery schedules and quality standards, with the potential for a first article requirement or waiver, and emphasizes the importance of past performance in the evaluation process. The Breech Ring Forgings are critical components in military technology, necessitating compliance with export controls and access restrictions to ensure that only U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada-based entities can participate. Interested contractors should contact Evan Caulfield at evan.j.caulfield.civ@army.mil for further details, and must possess a current DD 2345 certification to access the Technical Data Package via SAM.gov.

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    Evan Caulfield
    evan.j.caulfield.civ@army.mil
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    Solicitation - W911PT26QA021 SAM.pdf
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) from Watervliet Arsenal seeks proposals for the manufacture of 15 Breech Ring Forgings (Drawing #12591139, Rev. B) for the 105mm M20 Cannon. The government intends to make a single award for either items requiring a first article or items with a first article waived. Key requirements include adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards, with past performance being a significant factor. The solicitation contains export-controlled technical data, requiring offerors to have a current DD 2345 certification to access the Technical Data Package (TDP) via SAM.gov. Unit prices of the awardee will be released under the Freedom of Information Act. Contractors must comply with specific inspection and acceptance criteria, including potentially furnishing two breech rings for 100% inspection and destructive testing if a first article is required. Delivery appointments are mandatory for commercial carriers, and payments will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. This RFQ involves critical military technology, restricting its use and disclosure to United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada-based entities, prohibiting release to foreign sources or representatives without prior written approval.
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