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

The contract solicitation W911PT26QA077 seeks the procurement of 50 rough machined breechblock forgings per drawing number 12591138, Revision B, for use in the 105mm M20 system, with deliveries structured across four CLINs requiring either first article inspection approval or waiver. All proposals must meet technical requirements per the specified drawing and comply with stringent quality and material controls, including adherence to MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for unique item identification and shipping markings, and submission of two test forgings for 100% inspection involving tensile and Charpy V-notch tests. First article inspection may be waived for offerors who have produced identical or substantially similar forgings within the past 36 months, provided no significant changes in processes, specifications, or drawings exist; otherwise, a $1,200 evaluation adjustment applies. Offerors must hold an active SAM registration and be certified in the Joint Certification Program to access technical drawings and are subject to preaward surveys and financial, technical, and managerial evaluations under FAR 9.104. Delivery schedules are phased, with initial quantities due 120 or 150 calendar days after award and remaining quantities tied to first article approval, all shipped F.O.B. destination to Watervliet, NY, with the contractor bearing transportation costs. Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 is mandatory for safeguarding covered defense information, and subcontractors must flow down all cybersecurity and performance clauses without modification. Payment must be processed via Wide Area Workflow using an Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo), with strict invoice formatting requirements including TIN, EFT details, and contact information. The solicitation is not a small business set-aside, and award will be made to the lowest evaluated offer that meets all material, technical, and responsibility criteria. Technical data is restricted under the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Act. No phone inquiries are permitted; all communication must be conducted via email to Giuseppe Tropiano.