EXTRACTOR CARTRIDGE PER DRAWING FOR THE WATERVLIET ARSENAL
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC-DTA.W6QK ACC WVA · Response deadline: Mon, 02 Nov 2026
What the government is buying
The Army Contracting Command is soliciting a contractor to manufacture extractor cartridges per drawing for the Watervliet Arsenal. Watervliet Arsenal, located in upstate New York, is the nation's oldest continuously active arsenal and serves as the Army's primary manufacturing center for large-caliber weapons systems, including cannons, mortars, and related components.
The classification code 1015 (Guns, through 30 mm) aligns with this type of ordnance manufacturing. An extractor cartridge is a component used in weapon systems—typically part of the breech mechanism that extracts spent cartridge cases after firing. Production would require precision machining, metal fabrication, and strict adherence to military specifications and technical data packages.
See the solicitation for exact quantities, deliverables, inspection requirements, and the technical drawing referenced in the title.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911PT27QA012 |
| NAICS | 332710 — Machine Shops; Turned Product; and Screw, Nut, and Bolt Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | None ( Full and Open Competition) |
| Response deadline | November 2, 2026, 4:30 PM ET |
| Place of performance | Not specified in metadata |
Who can bid
This is a full and open solicitation with no small-business set-aside, meaning any responsible offeror—large or small—may submit a bid. However, small machine shops and precision manufacturers in the NAICS 332710 industry should seriously consider competing.
To be eligible, your firm must:
- Be registered in SAM.gov (System for Award Management) with active status
- Have the relevant CAGE code and appropriate NAICS code in your SAM profile
- Demonstrate manufacturing capabilities for military-grade machined components
- Be prepared to comply with defense acquisition regulations, including DFARS clauses
Given the munitions-related nature of the work, you may need to meet requirements regarding facility security, personnel screening, or ITAR compliance. See the solicitation for any specific certifications or clearances required.
How to put together a competitive bid
For machining work tied to arsenal production, cost realism and quality assurance typically determine the winner. Consider these specifics:
Technical capability: The government is buying to a drawing, not a performance specification. Your bid must demonstrate you can produce to exact tolerances with the specified materials. If you need to subcontract any heat treating, plating, or specialized finishing, disclose this and verify your subcontractors meet any applicable military specifications.
Quality systems: Watervliet Arsenal work generally requires robust quality control. Ensure your ISO 9001 or AS9100 certifications are current, and highlight any past experience with MIL-STD-45208 or ISO 10012 calibration programs. If you hold an Army-approved inspection system, state this explicitly.
Past performance: Reference any prior contracts for similar extractor components, breech mechanisms, or other 1015-classified items. Arsenal customers value demonstrated reliability in delivery and conformance.
Pricing strategy: Full-and-open competition means pricing against potentially larger competitors. Evaluate whether teaming with a more experienced defense manufacturer makes sense, or whether your lean overhead as a small shop provides a genuine cost advantage. Scrutinize material costs—specialty steels or alloys common in ordnance can fluctuate significantly.
Special tooling: If the drawing requires unique fixtures or gages, determine whether the government furnishes these or if you must absorb the cost. This affects both price and lead time.
Next steps
Read the complete solicitation package on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911PT27QA012. The full notice will contain the technical drawing, inspection requirements, deliverable schedule, and all applicable contract clauses. Note the response deadline of November 2, 2026 at 4:30 PM Eastern Time—late submissions are inadmissible in federal procurement. Begin your SAM registration or renewal immediately if not current, and request any questions or clarifications through the contracting officer well before the deadline.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →