Muzzle Brake Forgings, per Drawing # 11583670, Revision New, for 155mm M776 Cannon, for the Watervliet Arsenal
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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.
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, has issued a Solicitation for Muzzle Brake Forgings (Drawing # 11583670, Revision New) for the 155MM M776 Cannon. This Firm Fixed-Price contract seeks a single award for a total of 19 units. Proposals are due April 11, 2026, at 2:30 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of 19 Muzzle Brake Forgings, specifically designed per Drawing # 11583670, Revision New, for the 155MM M776 Cannon. The scope includes providing contract data in accordance with CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST (DD FORM 1423) and general data drawings (Attachment A). Offerors must provide pricing for two Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs): CLIN 0001 for items requiring First Article Approval, and CLIN 0002 for items where First Article Approval is waived.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 11, 2026, 2:30 PM local time
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Watervliet, NY
- Product Service Code: 1025 (Guns, Over 150 Mm Through 200 Mm)
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.contractoffers@army.mil. Only proposals for the total quantity of 19 items will be considered responsive; partial quantities will be rejected. Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated offer that meets all material requirements, drawings, specifications, and responsibility criteria (FAR 9.104). A key evaluation factor is the "First Article" requirement; a cost of $1,200 for First Article testing will be added to offers where testing cannot be waived. Offerors must provide pricing for both CLIN 0001 (First Article Required) and CLIN 0002 (First Article Waived).
Additional Notes
This solicitation involves export-controlled technical data, requiring DD 2345 certification for access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) available on SAM.gov. On-time delivery and product quality are critical. The Watervliet Arsenal Information for Contractors (WAIC) document is incorporated by reference. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Offerors are required to acknowledge receipt of any amendments. The solicitation is rated DX/DO for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use.