Breechblock Forging (Rough Machined), per drawing number 12591138, Rev B, for 105mm M20

The contract involves the procurement of 50 rough machined breechblock forgings for the 105mm M20, manufactured according to drawing number 12591138, revision B. First Article Testing is required to ensure compliance with specifications. The solicitation is a presolicitation notice with an estimated release date of May 27, 2026, and the response deadline set for May 21, 2026. Delivery will be FOB destination at Watervliet, New York. The solicitation and any amendments will be issued electronically through SAM.gov and will be listed under the Army Contracting Command ACC-WVA. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring the site for updates, as no mailing list will be maintained. Access to the technical data package and the solicitation documents is restricted to businesses with an active DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, which certifies authorization to handle sensitive military technical data. Only companies certified by the Department of Defense or the US/Canada Joint Certification Office with valid requirements will be granted access. Foreign requests other than from Canada will be denied. The contract is subject to certain trade agreements, and the successful offeror must have an active System for Award Management (SAM) registration with current representations and certifications to be eligible for award. For additional information, the primary point of contact is Giuseppe Tropiano at the Army office located in Watervliet, NY.