W519TC-26-Q-A046 Handles & Pins (Gages) Solicitation

The contract involves the procurement of handles and pins (gages) for small and medium caliber weapon systems, primarily used in military rifles such as M16 and M4 series, with the work performed at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois. It is issued as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 333914, emphasizing the participation of small businesses. The solicitation, posted in December 2025 with a response deadline of December 11, 2025, seeks a firm fixed-price purchase order based on the lowest responsive and responsible offer, with a requirement for a First Article Test to ensure compliance with technical standards. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to quality assurance provisions, inspection procedures, and workmanship standards, referencing military standards such as MIL-STD-1916 for sampling and acceptance, and specific drawings detailing dimensions, materials, surface finishes, and marking instructions. The technical drawings specify alloy tool steel materials, surface finishes, hardness, and detailed assembly instructions, ensuring parts meet precise military specifications. The solicitation includes detailed quality assurance provisions, requiring contractors to submit Certificates of Conformance and Certified Test Reports that certify compliance with all applicable specifications, including inspection results, raw material certifications, and process verification. The contract emphasizes on-time delivery, proper packaging, preservation, and marking requirements, although specific packaging and marking standards are not explicitly detailed beyond referencing relevant military standards. The procurement process involves submission of comprehensive documentation, including test data and certification statements, to be processed through electronic systems like WAWF. While the document references various military standards and quality assurance procedures, it does not specify particular FAR clauses or detailed evaluation criteria, nor does it provide explicit contract value estimates or detailed delivery schedules. Overall, the contract aims to ensure high-quality, certified components are delivered reliably to support military weapon system maintenance and manufacturing, with a strong focus on compliance, traceability, and rigorous inspection standards.