Anodes for The Watervliet Arsenal W911PT25QA002
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AI-generated · Aug 24, 2025Copper alloy anodes for military cannons are being procured. The notice includes multiple items for Watervliet Arsenal: for the 120mm M256 cannon bore per Drawing 12529794T076 Rev N (latest), two units plus one additional unit; and for the 155mm ERCA cannon chamber and bore per Drawing BL-58129, one unit. All items must be marked and packaged per the drawings and will require inspection; delivery is FOB destination. Access to the technical data package requires an active DD2345 Militarily Critical Data certification, and the award is restricted to small businesses. The solicitation will be issued and amended only electronically on SAM.gov; technical data access is limited to DoD-certified firms, and requests from foreign sources (except Canada) will not be considered; some items may be subject to WTO GPA and Free Trade Agreements.
The follow-on solicitations (two records) specify 3 each of anodes for the 120mm M256 bore (3.25" and 2.75" copper rods, 7% tin / 93% lead, bonded length 235.28", overall 274", two joints) and 1 each for the 155M XM350 bore (3.25" copper rods, same alloy, bonded length 387.92", overall 421.94", three joints), with each anode including a copper bell machined from a cast copper block per drawing 12529794T076 (for the 120mm) or BL-58129 (for the 155mm). CLINs are the same (0001 and 0002). The second solicitation references BL-58129 with no revision, while the third uses BL-58129 REV A, indicating a drawing revision; bidders should verify and bid against the current drawing revision.
**Important Notice to All Interested Parties: This is a presolicitation notice. Further information and technical data will not be made available until the solicitation is released to public, on or around the estimated date listed below. An active DD Form 2345, Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement, must be provided in order to receive all technical data. ** 2 Each - Anode, For 120mm M256 Cannon, per Drawing # 12529794T076, Revision N, G5507 (Latest Revision) Applies. Vendor to mark Anode and packaging per drawing requirements. Inspection required. 1 Each - Anode, For 120mm M256 Cannon, per Drawing # 12529794T076, Revision N, G5507 (Latest Revision) Applies. Vendor to mark Anode and packaging per drawing requirements. Inspection required. 1 Each - Anode, For 155mm Cannon Chamber and Bore, ERCA per Drawing # BL-58129, IR. Vendor to mark Anode and packaging per drawing requirements. Inspection required. Delivery Point: FOB Destination Estimated Date of Solicitation: July 29, 2025 SAM Notice: In order to be eligible for award, the successful offeror's System for Award Management (SAM) Registration must be active and includerepresentations and certifications. This proposed contract is 100% set-aside for Small Business concerns. Location of Posted Solicitation: This solicitation will be issued electronically, therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Upon release of the solicitation, it will be available on SAM.gov Opportunities website at https://sam.gov/content/home and will be listed under Army Contracting Command ACC-WVA (ACC-WVA). CAUTION: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder s mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above Internet address in order to obtain any amendments that may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of offers may render your offer nonresponsive and result in the rejection of same. Technical Data Package: Instructions will be available in the solicitation on how to access the associated technical data package. Critical Military Technical Data: The solicitation document contains information that has been designated as "Militarily Critical Technical Data." Only businesses that have been certified by the Department of Defense, United States/Canada Joint Certification Office, have an active DD2345 and have a valid requirement may have a copy of the solicitation document and technical data. To obtain certification, contact the Defense Logistics Information Service (DLIS) at 800.352.3572 or http://www.dlis.dla.mil/ccal. Requests for technical data from foreign sources or representatives (other than Canada) will not be considered. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
From Presolicitation posted on Jul 22, 20253 EACH - Anode for 120mm M256 Cannon Bore, 3.25" and 2.75" diameter copper rods mechanically joined and homogeneously bonded with 7% tin, 93" lead alloy for a distance of 235.28";overall length of anode to be 274". Anode fabricated with two (2) joints and finish machined as noted. Each anode includes one (1) copper 'bell' machined from cast copper block and assembled to anode all per drawing 12529794T076. (CLINS 0001 AND 0002) 1 EACH - Anode for 155M XM350 Cannon Bore, 3.25" diameter copper rods mechanically joined and homogeneously bonded with 7% tin, 93" lead alloy for a distance of 387.92";overall length of anode to be 421.94". Anode fabricated with three (3) joints and finish machined as noted. Each anode includes one (1) copper 'bell' machined from cast copper block and assembled to anode all per drawing BL- 58129.
From Solicitation posted on Jul 31, 20253 EACH - Anode for 120mm M256 Cannon Bore, 3.25" and 2.75" diameter copper rods mechanically joined and homogeneously bonded with 7% tin, 93" lead alloy for a distance of 235.28";overall length of anode to be 274". Anode fabricated with two (2) joints and finish machined as noted. Each anode includes one (1) copper 'bell' machined from cast copper block and assembled to anode all per drawing 12529794T076. (CLINS 0001 AND 0002) 1 EACH - Anode for 155M XM350 Cannon Bore, 3.25" diameter copper rods mechanically joined and homogeneously bonded with 7% tin, 93" lead alloy for a distance of 387.92";overall length of anode to be 421.94". Anode fabricated with three (3) joints and finish machined as noted. Each anode includes one (1) copper 'bell' machined from cast copper block and assembled to anode all per drawing BL- 58129 REV A.
From Solicitation posted on Aug 05, 2025Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Jul 22, 2025
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Solicitation Posted Jul 31, 2025View changes (3)
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Jul 29, 2025 → Sep 02, 2025
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