Rough Machined Spindles for the Watervliet Arsenal

The U.S. Army awarded a contract titled Rough Machined Spindles for the Watervliet Arsenal under solicitation number W911PT26FA287, issued as a total small business set-aside under the SBA program to ensure participation by reliable and locally based small machine shops. The procurement is classified under NAICS code 332710, which pertains to machine shops, and reflects a direct need for precision-machined components supporting defense operations at the Watervliet Arsenal in New York. The contract was awarded with urgency in mind, prioritizing local suppliers capable of meeting tight timelines without compromising quality or reliability. The awarding organization is the Department of Defense, specifically under the office of W6QK Acc Wva, with performance occurring at the Watervliet, New York facility, zip code 12189. Coby Brickner serves as the primary point of contact, reachable via phone at 518-266-4505 or email at Coby.R.Brickner.Civ@army.mil. The contract was posted on May 13, 2026, and is part of a broader effort to sustain critical weapon system manufacturing through empowered small business partnerships within the defense industrial base.