Forging for WVA arsenal per drawing

The United States Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC Warren) is seeking 70 forged housing extractors for 155mm M284 cannons, to be manufactured according to Drawing 11583127, Revision A. The solicitation (W911PT25Q0041) requires contractors to use ASTM A723/A723M Grade 2 material and manufacture to Option 2 specifications. Contractors must either complete First Article Testing within 120 days after contract award and deliver production units within 60 days of First Article approval, or if First Article is waived, deliver all units within 150 days of contract award. The government will evaluate a $1,200 First Article testing cost for offerors requiring testing, and contractors must provide various certifications and test reports, including certified test reports for forgings/castings, inspection records, and magnetic particle inspection procedures. The solicitation is due by April 9, 2025, with initial quotes originally requested by March 17, 2025.

Initially designated as a small business set-aside, the solicitation was amended to allow full and open competition, expanding potential bidders beyond small businesses. The contract is limited to sources in the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada, with restrictions on sharing technical data outside approved entities. The procurement falls under NAICS category 332111 (Iron and Steel Forging) and PSC category 1025 (Guns, Over 150Mm Through 200Mm). The place of performance is Watervliet, New York, and the contract involves critical military technology for weapon system components. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the government will be evaluating technical capabilities, compliance with detailed manufacturing specifications, and the ability to meet stringent testing and certification requirements for these specialized military forgings.