Universal Joints - Precision Gears
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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.
DEPARTMENT OF ARMY – Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacturing Technology Center
REQUEST FOR SOURCES SOUGHT (RFS)
The drawing is a contrlled drawing. When requesting access, please put your CAGE in "reason for request" box. Please also send your fully signed DD Form 2345 to the specialist listed below.
1. INTRODUCTION
The Department of Army, RIA-JMTC, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources capable of manufacturing universal joints. This Request for Sources Sought (RFS) is issued for informational purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The information received will be used to assess the availability of qualified vendors and to develop a future acquisition strategy. This RFS supports the manufacturing of self-propelled artillery.
Request estimate lead time, and rough estimate of cost, if able.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The Department of Army, RIA-JMTC anticipates a requirement for the manufacturing of two precision gears. The following capabilities are of interest:
- Breaking load: Static torque rating of 9000 in-lbs. compression or tension load 10,000 lbs. min.
- Materials: Steel alloy per ASTM A340 (must meet the drawing requirement breaking load).
- Certificate of Conformance: Stating steel utilized conforms to specification ASTM A304 and product meets all requirements of drawing.
- Spline feature: internal involute spline, per drawings 10953657 and 10953661 data tables.
- Precision Requirements: Tight tolerances (±0.005” or better) may be required on certain features.
- Manufacturing Processes: CNC spline, grinding, shaping, and milling.
- Finish Requirements: Finish 5.3.1.3 is a heavy manganese class 3 phosphate coating without supplemental oil and 5.3.2.3 is a heavy zinc class 3 phosphate coating without see note 5
- Quality Assurance provisions: Drawing 13101232 applies to both drawings.
- Note 9 on both drawings will be administered by RIA-JMTC.