M776 155mm Cannon Tubes
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The Department of the Army has awarded contract W15QKN-26-D-0006 to BAE Systems Land & Armaments, L.P. for the production and delivery of M776 155mm Cannon Tubes. This award, made on April 1, 2026, supports the M777A2 Howitzer and addresses critical U.S. Army ammunition stockpiles.
Scope of Work
The contract covers the production and delivery of M776 Cannon Tubes, essential components for the M777A2 Howitzer. The primary objectives are to replenish rapidly depleting U.S. Army ammunition stockpiles due to ongoing armed conflicts and to establish a second domestic source for these critical components.
Contract & Timeline
- Awardee: BAE Systems Land & Armaments, L.P.
- Contract Number: W15QKN-26-D-0006
- Award Date: April 1, 2026
- Published Date: April 13, 2026
- Authority: Class Deviation 2024-O0005, Temporary Authorizations for Covered Contracts Related to Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel.
- Product/Service Code: 1025 - Guns, Over 150 Mm Through 200 Mm Includes Firing Platforms; Mounts; Gun Shields.
- Place of Performance: Kentucky, United States.
Rationale for Award
The award was made to BAE Systems Land & Armaments, L.P. due to their unique position as the only existing non-government domestic source with the requisite technology and capability to meet the Government's requirements. This approach was chosen to achieve the lowest possible schedule and performance risks, which a competitive action would jeopardize, especially given the urgent need to replenish stockpiles and establish a second domestic source.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Peter Snedeker (peter.t.snedeker.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary Contact: Megan Ross (megan.j.ross.civ@army.mil)