Breechblock Forging (Rough Machined), per drawing number 12529569, Rev K, for 120mm M256 Cannon, for the Watervliet Arsenal

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal is seeking quotations for 35 Breechblock Forging (Rough Machined) components per drawing number 12529569, Revision K, for the 120mm M256 Cannon. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quotation with four contract line items that allow offerors to propose either with First Article Approval required or waived. Key contract requirements include firm fixed-price pricing, submission of comprehensive technical documentation including Chemical and Physical Properties reports and Magnetic Particle Inspection procedures, and compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cyber security, buy American requirements, and export control regulations. Offerors must possess current DD 2345 certification to access the export-controlled Technical Data Package and must complete all required representations and certifications including DUNS number, CAGE code, and tax identification. Quotations must be submitted electronically to Amanda Robinson at amanda.p.robinson2.civ@army.mil by April 24, 2026, with inspection and acceptance to occur at the contractor's plant.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and represents a single award for the total quantity of 35 units on a firm fixed-price basis. The delivery requirements vary by contract line item, with First Article Approval required CLINs calling for 2 units within 120 days of award followed by 23 production units within 60 days of approval, while waived approval CLINs require all 25 units delivered within 150 days of award. All deliveries are FOB Destination to Watervliet Arsenal in Watervliet, New York. The procurement falls under NAICS 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) and PSC 1015 (Guns, 75Mm Through 125Mm), indicating this is a specialized defense manufacturing requirement. No incumbent contractor information or specific budget range has been disclosed in the solicitation notice.