Sources Sought Notice for: Capabilities to Manufacture M284 Muzzle Brake Forgings for the Watervliet Arsenal

Location: New York
Posted: Aug 20, 2025
Due: Aug 29, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 96 - Ores, Minerals, and Their Primary Products
Solicitation No: W911PT25RA004
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Sources Sought Notice for: Capabilities to Manufacture M284 Muzzle Brake Forgings for the Watervliet Arsenal
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Notice ID
W911PT25RA004
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command
AMC
Sub Command
ACC
Sub Command 2
ACC-CTRS
Sub Command 3
ACC WRN
Office
W6QK ACC WVA
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Aug 20, 2025 10:50 am EDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 29, 2025 04:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 13, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 9640 - IRON AND STEEL PRIMARY AND SEMIFINISHED PRODUCTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332111 - Iron and Steel Forging
  • Place of Performance:
    Watervliet , NY 12189
    USA
Description

Sources Sought Notice for: Capabilities to Manufacture M284 Muzzle Brake Forgings





The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) WVA Contracting Office located at Watervliet Arsenal is conducting a market survey to identify potential capable sources for the manufacture of M284 Muzzle Brake Forgings.



THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AT THIS TIME AND NO CONTRACT WILL BE AWARDED FROM THIS NOTICE. This is a request for information on capabilities and interest and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP); submission of any information in response to this market survey is purely voluntary and the U.S. Government (USG) assumes no financial responsibility for any costs incurred. No funds have been authorized, appropriated, or received for this effort. Data submitted in response to this market survey will not be returned.



ITEM DESCRIPTION AND CAPABILITIES:




  1. Muzzle Brake Forgings per Drawing # 11583669 Rev New



INTERESTED PARTIES. The Government requests interested parties to submit a company brochure (if available) and a tailored capability statement for these requirements that clearly details the ability to perform the aspects of the notice described above. All proprietary information should be marked as such. The description should also include any anticipated needs for sub-tier vendors.



Responses will be reviewed by U.S. Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) (WVA), Watervliet Arsenal and the US Army personnel only and will be held in a confidential manner. Any and all information provided shall include a description of the proposed manufacturing capabilities. Submitted documentation will not be returned.

Submission Information:



Responses to this sources sought synopsis should be submitted within 10 days from the date of this publication via email. Interested firms should provide their address, point of contact information with telephone number and e-mail address. The Point of Contact for this action is:



Amanda Robinson

Army Contracting Command - Warren (ACC-WRN) (WVA)

Building 10

1 Buffington Street

Watervliet NY, 12189-4000

Email: amanda.p.robinson2.civ@army.mil



Your input is voluntary and no compensation will be made for your participation in this survey. We appreciate your cooperation in answering these questions and thank you in advance for your participation.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • ACC WATERVLIET ARSENAL 1 BUFFINGTON ST
  • WATERVLIET , NY 12189-4000
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact


History
  • Aug 20, 2025 10:50 am EDTSources Sought (Original)

Related Document

Sep 8, 2025[Presolicitation (Original)] Muzzle Brake Forgings, per Drawing # 11583669, Revision New, for 155mm M284 Cannon, for the Watervliet Arsenal
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