4340 Alloy Steel Bar, Square, for 155mm M284 Cannon for the Watervliet Arsenal

Background
The contract is issued by the Watervliet Arsenal, which is part of the U.S. Army and focuses on manufacturing artillery and other military equipment.

The goal of this contract is to procure 4340 alloy steel bars for use in the production of the 155mm M284 cannon, ensuring that the materials meet specific military standards.

Work Details
The contractor is required to supply 60 feet of 4340 alloy steel bar, square, conforming to SAE AMS6414/6415/6484 specifications.

The dimensions specified are 9.00" +0.125" x 9.00" +0.125" x a minimum length of 10.00' (with a maximum length of 12.00' and increments only in 1.00'). This material will be used in the manufacturing process for the 155mm M284 cannon.

Period of Performance
The geographic location(s) the product will be delivered to or performed at

Bidder Requirements
This solicitation is set aside for small businesses (Small Business Set Aside - Total (SBA)).

Bidders must comply with all applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation and facility access and local security policies and procedures.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract, particularly based on Wingate Alloys’ blanket purchase agreement (W911PT21A0034) supporting urgent procurement of steel/alloy raw materials in multiple forms (including bars) for production needs at Watervliet Arsenal, with specific support noted for 155mm M284 cannon metal material. The current requirement for 4340 alloy steel bar, square, per SAE AMS6414/6415/6484 aligns with the prior BPA’s scope of supplying AMS/SAE-grade alloy bars and with Wingate Alloys’ related 4340 AMS 6414 supply (W911PT21A0034-W911PT26FA177).