Salient Characteristics - 25QA070_Redacted.pdf

The document is a Salient Characteristics certification for a gun barrel and breech system solicitation by the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Analysis Center. The specification requires a 30mm powder gun system with precise technical requirements, including construction from 4340 AQ steel, a smooth 30-mm Mann barrel profile, 84-inch total length with specific diameter measurements, and compatibility with an electronic breech system. The barrel must be drilled and reamed to accommodate a 30-mm x 173 mm cartridge, feature a 1/8-inch muzzle end chamfer, and have chamfered sharp corners.

The contractor is expected to deliver the gun barrel and breech system to the DEVCOM Analysis Center at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland 21005, with a contract signature date of 7/29/2025. The document is part of a pre-solicitation Sources Sought opportunity (Solicitation Number: W911QX25QA070) under the Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground, indicating the government is assessing market interest and potential vendor capabilities for this specialized military equipment procurement.