Tungsten Penetrator Manufacturing

The contract entails the precision machining and heat treatment of tungsten alloy long-rod penetrators specifically designed for the KE-W A1® and KE-W A4® 120mm APFSDS-T cartridges, with strict adherence to ballistic and metallurgical performance specifications. The work requires advanced manufacturing capabilities to ensure dimensional accuracy, material integrity, and consistent terminal performance under extreme operational conditions, critical for armor-penetrating munitions used in military applications. All components must meet exacting industry and defense standards to guarantee reliability and interoperability with existing weapon systems. This is a subcontract opportunity issued by the Department of Defense under the agency name W6QK Acc-Pica, with a North American Industry Classification System code of 332112, indicating a focus on forging and stamping operations. The solicitation was posted on June 23, 2026, and responses are due by July 23, 2026, at 7:30 PM Eastern Time. The place of performance and specific contact information are not detailed in the provided data, but the work is expected to support defense-related logistics and production efforts. Interested parties must demonstrate proven experience in high-precision metalworking, heat treatment of tungsten alloys, and compliance with defense-grade quality assurance protocols.