Breech Ring Forgings per Drawing for Watervliet Arsenal

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC Warren) is seeking manufacturers to produce breech ring forgings for the 155MM M284 Cannon at Watervliet Arsenal. The solicitation (W911PT25R0008) requires two distinct line items: 70 breech ring forgings with first article testing required and an additional 70 breech ring forgings with first article testing waived, both to be manufactured per Drawing #11579761 Revision E. Contractors must possess a current DD 2345 "Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement" certification and demonstrate compliance with rigorous export control restrictions and technical data package requirements. Evaluation criteria will focus on price, technical requirement fulfillment, and proven manufacturing capability for these specialized military cannon components. The proposal submission deadline is May 19, 2025, at 2:30 PM local time, which represents an extension from the original May 8, 2025 date.

The solicitation is not designated as a set-aside contract and falls under the NAICS category 332111 for Iron and Steel Forging, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 1025 for Guns Over 150Mm Through 200Mm. The place of performance is located in Watervliet, New York, and the procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price contract. While specific award values are not detailed in the documents, the contract involves manufacturing 140 total breech ring forgings with associated technical data and documentation requirements. Contractors will need to prepare and deliver contract data in accordance with the Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423) and comply with accompanying general data drawings. The technical data package is available through SAM.gov, and prospective offerors must undergo a screening process to access the detailed manufacturing specifications for these critical military components.