Solicitation, Fixture, Test, Fire, Control Instrument, NSN: 4931-00-769-1596

The Department of the Army is seeking to procure 2 units of a Fixture, Test, Fire, Control Instrument (NSN: 4931-00-769-1596, Part Number: 7691596) through solicitation W912CH-25-Q-0042. This specialized testing equipment is associated with the Howitzer weapon system and falls under the Fire Control Maintenance and Repair Shop Specialized Equipment category. The procurement requires a firm fixed price contract with delivery within 180 days after contract award. Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) is export-controlled and requires certification under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program, with the technical data having Distribution Statement D limiting access to Department of Defense and DoD contractors only. The solicitation deadline has been extended to July 24, 2025, at 5:00 PM, with proposals required to be submitted electronically to Contract Specialist Rachel Gervais. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) under NAICS code 334419 (Other Electronic Component Manufacturing) and maintain a minimum 120-day acceptance period for their proposals.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside, restricting participation to qualified small businesses in the electronic component manufacturing sector. No specific incumbent contractors or current service providers are mentioned in the solicitation materials. While no specific contract value or budget range is disclosed, the procurement involves only 2 units of the specialized testing fixture, suggesting a relatively limited scope engagement. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with configuration management requirements, export control regulations, and mandatory security training including OPSEC Level 1 and Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) training for contractor personnel. The procurement is being managed by the Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal, and the recent amendment added DFARS clause 252.223-7001 requiring specific hazard warning labels for any hazardous materials delivered under the contract. The specialized nature of the equipment and export control requirements indicate this is a highly technical procurement with stringent security and compliance obligations.