AoI W911PT26SC001-A006 Automated Manufacturing Line of Minor Cannon Components.docx

Federal Agency: U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM), Benet Labs Contracting Office: Army Contracting Command-Watervliet Arsenal (ACC-WVA) Area of Interest (AoI) Title: Automated Manufacturing of Minor Cannon Components CSO AoI Number: W911PT26SC001-A006 AoI Release Date: 9 September 2026 Responses: 20 November 2026

1. General Information

1.1. Introduction

This announcement is for Automated Manufacturing of Cannon Components/Area of Interest (AoI) under the ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening (CSO) W911PT26SC001. Interested parties are highly encouraged to visit the Government Point of Entry (www.sam.gov) to review the ACC-WVA special posting in its entirety to obtain more information on the process for submission and evaluation of the CSO AoI Responses.

This CSO AoI seeks to solicit solutions that meet the objectives detailed in Section 1.2 and 1.3 below. The authority to issue this CSO AoI is derived from ACC-WVA Commercial Solutions Opening W911PT26SC001 dated 16 April 2026. The CSO authority is per Section 1823 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, which amended Section 3458 of Title 10, as codified by Public Law 119-60.

1.2 AoI Background

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) and Watervliet Arsenal (TACOM) are actively seeking innovative engineering and technology solutions to modernize, automate, and optimize an existing production line for artillery cannon minor components manufacturing. Cannon minor components manufacturing involves highly precise machining, specialized processing, and rigorous quality inspection.

In alignment with the Army's Modernization of its Organic Industrial Base (OIB), this effort aims to secure an experienced automation integrator to design, develop, and deploy turn-key automated solutions. This existing manufacturing line creates a ring-shaped part. This part has an approximate envelope of 7 inches (177mm) outside diameter, 6 inches (152mm) inside diameter, and 0.375 inches (9.5mm) height. These parts are made of both carbon steel and stainless steel. The initial raw stock material handling is 50-60 pounds (23-27Kg) and is used to make multiple parts.

1.3 Automated Manufacturing of Cannon Components

DEVCOM and TACOM are seeking an automated manufacturing system for artillery cannon minor components that will operate at a fully automated or near as possible to a fully automated solution. Proposed solutions should represent innovative proven, scalable commercial technologies or smart adaptations of existing commercial systems.

Key technical areas of interest include:

· Robotics and Material Handling Automation: Automated loading and unloading (machine tending) machines including but not limited to CNC lathes, CNC mills, and CNC grinders.

· EDM machines, industrial presses, MPI (magnetic particle inspection) booths, welding cells and inspection areas. This includes robotic solutions capable of handling heavy or awkwardly shaped components, reducing manual lift requirements, and optimizing part flow between manufacturing cells.

· Advanced Process Controls & CNC Machine Tool Integration: Development of unified PLC/HMI architectures capable of orchestrating diverse machining, grinding, cutting, welding and marking operations. Solutions should seamlessly bridge the communication gap between legacy shop-floor machinery, new modern machinery, and new automated equipment.

· In-Line Inspection, Metrology, and Quality Assurance: Integration of automated, non-destructive inspection systems (such as optical/laser metrology, machine vision, or automated coordinate measuring) directly into the manufacturing flow. Real-time dimensional feedback should be utilized to automatically adjust machining parameters or flag out-of-tolerance components before further processing.

· Connected Digital Enterprise & Telemetry: Implementation of sensor networks and communication protocols to collect real-time machine telemetry, cycle times, tool wear, and diagnostic data.

· Safety Automation: Implementation of modern workspace safety solutions such as safety light curtains, area scanners, and smart safety interlocks, ensuring seamless human-machine collaboration without compromising production speed.

Innovative Commercial Solution chosen will be the integration of all the above key areas of interest.

2. AoI Constraints

a. Any selected company/companies will be required to be registered in the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov).

b. Solutions will be selected based on the existing needs, best qualification after technical re-view and price reasonableness.

c. ACC-WVA is not obligated to extend a request for proposal or make an award as a result of this CSO AoI; all awards are subject to the availability of funds and successful negotiations.

d. This CSO AoI is not an authorization to begin performance, and in no way obligates the Government for any costs incurred by the Offeror associated with developing a Response. Prior to commencement of any activities associated with performance under this CSO AoI, the Govern-ment will issue a written directive or contractual document signed by the Contracting Officer with appropriate consideration established.

e. ACC-WVA reserves the right to modify the requirements of this CSO AoI.

3. Submission Requirements

A written solution must be sent via e-mail submission, with subject line stating Automated Manufacturing of Cannon Components, to usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.commercial-solutions-opening@army.mil. Solutions received after the specified due date and time will be discarded and not be evaluated by the Government.

AoI Open Period – This AoI shall close 20 November 2026 (and may be amended to extend)

AoI POC and questions can be sent to:

usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.commercial-solutions-opening@army.mil

Contracting Officer:

Lauren Scripps lauren.a.scripps.civ@army.mil

Contract Specialist:

Amanda Robinson amanda.p.robinson.civ@army.mil