US-FED-00000393885 - 155mm Artillery Cannister Assembly - Deadline October 8,2026

DescriptionImportant Information: This market survey is for informational and planning purposes only and shall NOT be construed as a Request for Proposal; therefore, no contract will be awarded from this announcement or any follow–up information requests. This notice is not to be construed as a commitment by the government for any purpose other than market research.Requirement: The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command– Rock Island at Picatinny(ACC–RI–Pica) on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems (PM CAS) both located at Picatinny Arsenal, ACC is conducting market research to identify potential sources within the National Technology Industrial Base , capable of manufacturing and delivering the 155mm Artillery Cannister Assembly (hereafter referred to as “Cannister Assembly“). The Cannister Assembly is made from four components:Payload Canister (4140 steel),Payload Cover (7075 T6 aluminum)Clocking Keys 1Clocking Keys 2 (AISI S2 tool steel or S7 as alternate).The purpose of this market survey is to obtain potential sources in addition to current producers to deliver Cannister Assemblies at a rate of no less than 450 cannisters per year by October 2027, no less than 1,000 cannisters per year by March 2028, and no less than 10,000 canisters per year by January 2031.1. Payload Canister –The cannister (SK02662) is approximately 17 inches in length and 5 inches in diameter, requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating against environmental corrosion. The cannister shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. The cannister must be produced from a 4140 steel, with a final hardness of 47 HRC.2. Payload Cover –The cover (SK02663) is approximately 5 inches in length and are designed to cover a quarter of the curvature of the 5 inch diameter cannister. Each cover requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating against environmental corrosion. The cannister shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. The cannister must be produced from a 7075 T6 aluminum. There are no limitations on the manufacturing method to achieve the 7075 T6 properties.3. Clocking Keys 1– The key 1 (SK02665) is approximately 1 inch in length, 0.5 inches wide, and 0.2 inches in depth. It requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating by electrodeposited zinc with supplemental chromate treatment, ASTM B644, classification no. Fe/Zn 12. service condition SC3 (severe), Type I I, color olive drab. The key 1 shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Dimensional requirements and tolerances shall apply after plating. The key 1 must be produced from a AISI S2 tool steel or S7 as alternate, with a final hardness of 53 HRC.4. Clocking Keys 2– The key 2 (SK02666) is approximately 0.5 inch in length, 0.5 inches wide, and 0.2 inches in depth. It requires a smooth surface finish free of any burrs, and a protective coating by electrodeposited zinc with supplemental chromate treatment, ASTM B644, classification no. Fe/Zn 12. service condition SC3 (severe), Type I I, color olive drab. The key 2 shall be subject to dimensional quality controls to ensure proper form, fit, and function. Dimensional requirements and tolerances shall apply after plating. The key 2 must be produced from a AISI S2 tool steel or S7 as alternate, with a final hardness of 53 HRC.All interested sources must be registered in the System for Award Management in order to provide a response. Responses shall include the following information for the Government`s review and assessment:a. Company`s contact information including organization`s name, address, point of contact, phone number, e–mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, Unique Entity ID and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Code (as applicable);b. A summary that includes a brief description of the contractor`s capabilities to include: parent organizations, name/address/point of contact identification/email address, website, potential partnering/teaming arrangements, and manufacturing capabilities to include machining, forging, heat treatment, non–destructive testing, and protective coatings.c. Past manufacturing experience with artillery metal parts, cannister assemblies (155mm) or similar scope(s) of work within the last 10 years;d. A description of facilities/equipment, manufacturing processes, inspection capability, personnel, and Quality Management System certifications or standards used. A description of facilities, equipment including key specifications or capabilities, manufacturing processes, inspection (destructive and non–destructive) capabilities, personnel, past experience as an artillery metal parts producer or a systems contractor, proven monthly production capacity and/or potential capability, and possible partne