M182A1- Gear Cutting - W519TC26QA128

The Army Contracting Command – Rock Island issues Solicitation W519TC26QA128 for M182A1 Gear Cutting in support of the Rock Island Arsenal – Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center, with a firm fixed price award approach under FAR Part 12 for commercial items, targeting the lowest price technically acceptable selection method. The solicitation, issued on April 23, 2026, requires quotes to be submitted no later than 0800 CST on June 30, 2026, to Meredith S. Blocker at meredith.s.blocker.civ@army.mil. The procurement is set aside exclusively for small businesses, including HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns, and is designated as a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) per 15 CFR 700. Five distinct gear components are specified via technical drawings — including Gear Ring Variable Recoil, Gear Shaft Bevel, and Gear Spur Variable Recoil — with quantities ranging from 20 to 44 units, all to be delivered to Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, by September 15, 2026. Each shipment must include a Certificate of Conformance and a Certified Test Report, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. The contract mandates full compliance with cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012, prohibition of hexavalent chromium, and adherence to the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment or services. Offerors must maintain current SAM registration, validate exclusion status, and complete mandatory disclosures regarding covered defense telecommunications, including detailed information on equipment, OEMs, and distributors if applicable. Payment will be processed through WAWF with specific documentation requirements depending on line item type, and contractors are responsible for all transportation costs under FOB destination terms. Non-compliance with delivery schedules, including failure due to raw material shortages or subcontractor issues, is not acceptable and may result in termination. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses covering contractor responsibility, whistleblower rights, combating trafficking, property management, and financial reporting.