Muzzle Brake Forgings, per Drawing # 11583669, Revision New, for 155mm M284 Cannon, for the Watervliet Arsenal
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Army, Watervliet Arsenal, is soliciting proposals for Muzzle Brake Forgings (Drawing # 11583669, Revision New) for the 155mm M284 Cannon. This is a Firm Fixed-Price solicitation for a total of 54 units, with an option for an additional 10 units. Proposals are due May 20, 2026, at 2:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 54 Muzzle Brake Forgings, with 54 units potentially requiring First Article Approval (FAA) and 54 units where FAA may be waived. An option for 10 additional units is also included. Deliverables include contract data prepared per CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD Form 1423) and general data drawings (Attachment A). All forgings must adhere to Drawing # 11583669, Revision New. Inspection and Quality Assurance provisions (QAP-APPENDIX-BL) are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: No specific set-aside mentioned. HUBZone small businesses will receive a 10% price evaluation preference.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, 2:30 PM local time
- Published Date: April 21, 2026
- Place of Performance: Watervliet, NY 12189
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.contractoffers@army.mil. Specific file formats and naming conventions are required. Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest evaluated offer that meets all material requirements, drawings, specifications, and responsibility criteria (FAR 9.104). A $1,200 cost for First Article testing will be added to offers where testing cannot be waived. Large businesses must submit an Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan.
Important Notes
Access to drawings requires an active SAM registration and Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration, with time needed for certification review. No phone inquiries are permitted; all communication must be via email. Offerors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements and other cybersecurity regulations. The Technical Data Package (TDP) is available via SAM.gov and requires DD 2345 certification. Export control regulations and Critical Military Technology restrictions apply.