Gage handle and pins

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal (ACC Rock Island) is preparing to solicit bids for Gage Handle and Pins for their Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center. The procurement will be conducted under solicitation W519TC25Q2154, targeting manufacturers capable of producing precision inspection gages and layout tools. Classified under NAICS Code 332216 for Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing, this opportunity is specifically within Product Service Code 5220 for Inspection Gages and Precision Layout Tools. The pre-solicitation notice indicates that the full solicitation will be posted on or around March 3, 2025, with responses due by March 12, 2025. While specific evaluation criteria are not yet detailed, interested contractors should carefully review the forthcoming solicitation documents for comprehensive requirements and assessment standards.

The contract is designated as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses within the specified NAICS category are eligible to compete. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value is currently disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice. The procurement appears to be a targeted acquisition for specialized manufacturing components, likely supporting military equipment or technological infrastructure. Potential bidders should prepare their capabilities documentation and be ready to submit a comprehensive proposal when the full solicitation is released. The timing suggests a relatively quick turnaround between the solicitation posting and response deadline, indicating the Army's desire to expedite the procurement process for these critical manufacturing components.