4340 ALLOY STEEL BAR, SQUARE, FOR 155MM M284 CANNON FOR THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, W911PT26QA093, issued on June 11, 2026, is for the procurement of 4340 Alloy Steel Bar, Square, per SAE AMS6414/6415/6484 specifications. The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. The NAICS code is 331110 with a size standard of 1500.

• Procurement of 4340 Alloy Steel Bar, Square, with specific dimensions (9.00" +0.125" x 9.00" +0.125" x 10.00' MINIMUM (12.00' MAX, 1.00' INCREMENTS ONLY)).

• Material must be normalized or annealed.

• Merchant quality and free-machining grades are not allowed.

• Material shall not be flame cut or cut from plate.

• Specific heat lot numbers must be marked/stamped on each article if the material lot contains multiple heat lots.

• Final draw/tempering temperature & data must be included in the certificate package.

• Certified test reports are required with each shipment.

• Inspection is required.

• Two CLINs are listed: CLIN 0001 for 40 Foot and CLIN 0002 for 20 Foot.

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but pricing arrangements are listed as Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of performance is not detailed in the provided pages, but delivery is expected 90 calendar days from the date of award.

• Estimated value is not stated.

• Offer Due Date: June 24, 2026, at 04:00 PM.

• Responses must be submitted electronically via email to amanda.p.robinson2.civ@army.mil or by submitting a completed Request for Quotes.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated bid or offer that meets all material requirements and responsibility criteria (FAR 9.104).

• The government may conduct pre-award surveys and request financial, technical, production, or managerial background information.

• Options will be evaluated by adding their total price to the basic requirement's price.

• Only one award will be made for the total quantity of items in the solicitation.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 331110

• Size Standard: 1500

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses by reference, including terms and conditions for commercial products and services, notice of small business set-aside, and others.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated, covering areas such as safeguarding covered defense information, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and others.

• Specific instructions regarding delivery, security, and payment processing (WAWF) are provided.

• The solicitation includes numerous provisions related to various compliance and representation requirements (e.g., Buy American, small business status, cybersecurity, foreign entity restrictions).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "GENERAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS" (QAP-APPENDIX-WVA), establishes general quality assurance provisions that are applicable for the inspection of all materiel. It is intended to be used in conjunction with specific quality assurance provisions or verifications contained within a specification or an item QAP. When referenced in a contract, this document is synonymous with any referenced "SQAP" (Supplementary Quality Assurance Provision) and vice-versa.

• Scope: Defines the applicability of the QAP for materiel inspection.
• Applicable Documents: Lists referenced standards and specifications (e.g., ANSI, ASME, ASTM, ISO, NAS).
• Contractor Requirements: Outlines contractor responsibilities for ensuring compliance with contract, drawing, and specification requirements.
• Inspection Provisions: Details requirements for in-process control, quality conformance inspection (including sample size conversions from AQLs), nonconforming material handling, manufacturing processes, inspection records, and certifications (CTR/COC).
• Inspection Methods: Describes various inspection techniques and equipment requirements.
• Test Methods: Specifies procedures for corrosion prevention, screw threads, welding, torque, fit testing, soldering/brazing, electrical tests, tensile tests, impact tests, macro-etch examinations, hardness tests, case hardness depth, staking, and riveting.
• Packaging and Marking Inspection: Covers requirements for cleaning, preservation, packaging, packing, and marking.
• Nondestructive Testing (NDT): Details requirements for NDT, including magnetic particle and radiographic inspection.
• First Article Requirements: Outlines the process and documentation for First Article (FA) testing and approval.
• Special Process Procedure (SPP): Defines requirements for processes where results cannot be fully verified by subsequent inspection.
• Definitions: Provides definitions for key terms used throughout the document.

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the overarching quality assurance and inspection standards that will likely apply to the materiel being procured. It details the contractor's responsibilities for quality control, inspection methods, testing procedures, documentation, and compliance with various industry standards. Understanding these provisions is essential for accurately estimating costs, developing technical proposals, and ensuring compliance if awarded the contract.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a DD Form 1423, "CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENT LIST," which specifies data items to be delivered under a contract. It outlines the requirements for a "Certified Test Report (CTR), Minor Forgings/Castings & Material (CN2)".

• Data Item No: 1
• Title of Data Item: Certification/Data Report
• Subtitle: Certified Test Report (CTR), Minor Forgings/Castings & Material (CN2)
• Authority: DI-MISC-80678
• Contract Reference: QAP-APPX-WVA and applicable drawing or material specification.
• Requiring Office: TAWV-CQD-E
• DD250 Required: No
• Distribution Statement Required: B Test and Evaluation
• Frequency: With Each Submission / With Each Shipment
• Submission Details: Requires submission of a CTR showing results of all chemical and mechanical tests as per drawing/specification. Paragraphs 10.3 and 10.4 of the referenced DID are deleted.
• Distribution: 1 Final copy to DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, Attn: TAWV-CQD-E Bldg. 35-E, Watervliet Arsenal.

This form details a specific deliverable required under the contract: a Certified Test Report (CTR). Bidders must understand the content, format, and submission requirements for this report, including the specific tests and documentation needed, as outlined by the referenced QAP-APPX-WVA and applicable drawings/specifications. The form also specifies the frequency and distribution of this report.