Muzzle Brake Forgings, per Drawing # 11583669, Revision New, for 155mm M284 Cannon, for the Watervliet Arsenal

The contract solicitation W911PT26RA008 calls for the manufacture and delivery of muzzle brake forgings per Drawing #11583669, Revision New, for use with the 155mm M284 Cannon at Watervliet Arsenal, New York. The requirement is structured in two parts: 54 units requiring first article approval and 54 additional units for which first article approval is waived, totaling 108 base units, with a further option for 10 additional units under FAR 52.217-7. All units must be produced to the exact specifications of the engineering drawing and accompanied by contract data deliverables as outlined in DD Form 1423, referenced as Exhibit A. Compliance with the Joint Certification Program and an active SAM registration are mandatory prerequisites for accessing technical drawings and qualifying for award. The procurement is governed by specific FAR clauses including 52.222-90 addressing DEI discrimination, 52.244-6 on subcontracts for commercial products, and 52.219-28 governing postaward small business re-representations, which require contractors to affirm their size and socioeconomic status such as 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB eligibility. Offerors must submit proposals electronically by May 21, 2026, via email to the designated point of contact, with no phone inquiries permitted. Performance and inspection activities are expected to occur at Watervliet, NY, where government acceptance will be coordinated. While the base contract quantity is 108 units and the option adds up to 10 more, specific unit pricing and total estimated contract value are not disclosed. The contracting officer, Matthew Pember, and point of contact Giuseppe Tropiano oversee administration, with no explicit COR or COTR named. Packaging, marking, and preservation requirements are not detailed in the available documents, though compliance with DD Form 1423 is required for data submission. No formal contract type is stated, but the presence of options and requirement for technical approvals suggest a fixed-price arrangement. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to certification, data delivery, and socioeconomic representation requirements, with noncompliance potentially disqualifying a proposal.