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

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) to Solicitation W911PT26RA008 is issued to incorporate two clauses:

• FAR 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation 2026-00040, Revision 1), effective April 2026.
• FAR 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-00038), effective April 2026.

Additionally, the clause FAR 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Deviation 2026-00038), originally effective February 2026, has been deleted.

• Section I - Contract Clauses
• Additional Information/Notes

This amendment does not appear to change the proposal submission deadline or evaluation factors. However, bidders should review the newly added and deleted clauses to understand their potential impact on contract performance and compliance requirements, particularly regarding DEI and subcontracting for commercial items. The detailed text of the deleted FAR 52.219-28 clause, including definitions and rerepresentation requirements, is provided for context.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Muzzle Brake Forgings, per Drawing # 11583669, Revision New, for the 155mm M284 Cannon, for the Watervliet Arsenal. The government intends to make only one award for a total quantity of 54 each, either with or without a first article requirement. An option for up to 10 additional each is also included.

• Muzzle Brake Forgings, per Drawing # 11583669, Revision New.

• Contract Data Requirements List (DD Form 1423) and general data drawings (Attachment A) are required.

• First Article Approval may be required (CLIN 0001) or waived (CLIN 0002).

• Inspection is required.

• Quality Assurance and Inspection provisions are required in accordance with QAP-APPENDIX-BL and item QAP(s), if applicable.

• Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements is necessary.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery schedules are provided for CLINs 0001 and 0002.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to usarmy.watervliet.tacom.mbx.contractoffers@army.mil.

• Specific file formats and naming conventions are required.

• The solicitation closing date is May 20, 2026, at 02:30 PM local time.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest evaluated offer that meets all material requirements, drawings, specifications, and responsibility criteria.

• Evaluation will consider the lowest evaluated offer, meeting all requirements, and responsibility criteria (FAR 9.104).

• First Article testing cost ($1,200) will be added to offers where testing cannot be waived.

• HUBZone small business concerns will receive a 10% price evaluation preference.

• No specific set-aside is mentioned.

• Offerors must comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses.

• Large businesses are required to submit an Individual Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) is available via SAM.gov and requires a DD 2345 certification for access.

• Export control regulations apply.

• Delivery to Watervliet Arsenal requires scheduling an appointment via the Carrier Appointment System (CAS).

• Critical Military Technology restrictions apply.

• Offerors must comply with cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171).

• Attachments A and Exhibit A are referenced.