New Pit Hardening Furnace Per Specification for the Watervliet Arsenal

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC Warren) is seeking to procure one new Pit Hardening Furnace in accordance with Equipment Engineering Specification # 05-25-3424 for the Watervliet Arsenal. The solicitation, scheduled for release on April 9, 2025, will be issued electronically through SAM.gov and is specifically categorized under the Industrial Process Furnace and Oven Manufacturing NAICS code 333994. Interested vendors must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration that includes current representations and certifications to be eligible for award. The procurement will be subject to World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements, which may impact vendor qualifications. Potential bidders are cautioned to regularly monitor SAM.gov for any solicitation amendments, as failure to obtain and respond to updates could result in offer rejection.

The contract opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, indicating that only small businesses are eligible to compete for this procurement. The furnace will be delivered FOB Destination with a required delivery timeline of 365 days after contract award, or potentially sooner. While specific award value details are not provided in the pre-solicitation notice, the procurement involves specialized industrial equipment for metal heat treating. The contract will be managed through the Army Contracting Command ACC-WVA, with the primary product falling under Product Service Code 3424 for Metal Heat Treating and Non-Thermal Treating Equipment. Prospective vendors should carefully review the upcoming detailed specifications and be prepared to meet the precise technical requirements outlined in the forthcoming solicitation document.