155MM Obturator Rings

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is soliciting quotations for 155MM Obturator Rings to support production at Pine Bluff Arsenal. The solicitation seeks 7,100 Obturator Rings under the base contract line item (CLIN 0001), with an additional 20 pre-production sample rings under CLIN 0002, and a 100% option for another 7,100 rings under CLIN 0003. All rings must be manufactured in accordance with Drawing 10542907, which requires vendors to submit a fully certified DD2345 to access technical specifications. The procurement is a firm fixed-price simplified acquisition under FAR Part 13, with quotes evaluated based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest price. Qualified offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide their CAGE and DUNS numbers, and submit quotes by March 26, 2025, with quotes remaining valid for 60 days.

The contract is set aside specifically for Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) participants and is categorized under NAICS 325211 for Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 1320 for Ammunition over 125MM. The place of performance will be Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with a delivery timeline requiring base quantity items to be delivered by September 30, 2025, and option quantity items within one year of contract award. The procurement includes specific technical requirements such as first article and lot acceptance testing, certificates of conformance, and certified material test reports for each lot delivery. Payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and the contract includes a three-year warranty on the supplied items. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract involves 7,100 base quantity rings plus an equivalent option quantity, suggesting a significant manufacturing commitment.