Milling Machine Table Guards for Watervliet Arsenal

The U.S. Army's Watervliet Arsenal, procured through the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal, is seeking to acquire six different custom milling machine table guards manufactured by Silvaflame. The procurement consists of safety guards with precise measurements for various horizontal and vertical milling machines currently operating at the facility. The solicitation requires firm fixed pricing and mandates that offerors provide detailed technical documentation to demonstrate compliance with the specific dimensional requirements for each machine model. The contract carries a DO-C9 Defense Priorities and Allocations System rating, indicating its importance to national defense operations. Responses to this Request for Quote must be submitted electronically to contract specialist Katja Fox by 4:00 PM on September 12, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a set-aside specifically for Women-Owned Small Business concerns, limiting competition to qualified WOSB entities. The solicitation encompasses six line items with quantities ranging from 1 to 10 units per item, totaling multiple custom-manufactured safety guards for the arsenal's machining operations. The anticipated delivery date is January 30, 2026, with the contractor bearing responsibility for all transportation costs to the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. All inspection and acceptance activities will occur at the Watervliet Arsenal's Stock Record Account location, ensuring the guards meet operational requirements before final acceptance. The contract opportunity does not specify award values or budget ranges, but given the custom manufacturing nature and defense facility application, the procurement likely represents a specialized, moderate-value acquisition.