This is a solicitation for a cannon tube straightening press position sensing upgrade at Watervliet Arsenal. The upgrade involves engineering and installing laser displacement sensors for measurement and positioning, a barrel rotational measurement system, and updating PLC and HMI programs. The period of performance is 8 weeks, including a 2-week installation and programming time. The work site is available during normal business hours, with specific Friday schedules. Offerors are advised that foreign visitors will be escorted and may be denied access if escorts are unavailable. Electronic bid submissions are required in Microsoft Office, PDF, or HTML formats. The solicitation closes on April 13, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time. This is a sole source procurement with Greenerd Press Machine Company, but all responsible sources will be considered. Technical point of contact is Mike Nelson.
The period of performance (POP) will be 8 weeks total, with a 2-week installation and programming time, commencing upon award of the contract and completed upon successful installation and tested operation of the requirements. The estimated period of performance is from April 15, 2026, to June 15, 2026.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by the government and that vendors can view invoice payments made by DFAS at https:piee. eb. mil using the my invoice system. Payment information is maintained for 120 days from invoice payment.
The bid notice indicates that the pricing arrangement is firm fixed price and that this is a sole source procurement with Greenerd Press Machine Company, but all responsible sources will be considered. Past performance for quality and delivery may be a major consideration in making determinations for future contract awards.
The bid notice requires offerors to carefully review the delivery requirement and ensure they can meet the delivery schedule. On-time delivery is critical, and failure to comply may result in termination or consideration if the government elects to extend delivery. Providing quality products that conform to the contract is also important. Past performance for quality and delivery may be a major consideration for future awards.
The bid notice mentions that failure to comply with the contractual delivery schedule may result in termination of the order or require consideration if the government elects to extend delivery. It also states that failure to comply, or disclose a foreign national visitor, may subject the contractor to penalties set forth in 18 U. S. C. section ****.
The bid notice mentions that offerors are advised that any employee or representative of their company who is not a U. S. citizen, or is representing a foreign company and is a U. S. citizen, planning on visiting the Watervliet Arsenal for the purpose of attending bid conferences, bid openings, site visits, engineering services, or any other visit related to this solicitation will be escorted at all times by an arsenal representative. Offerors must notify the contracting officer in advance a minimum of two weeks of any proposed visit by a non-U. S. citizen or U. S. citizen representing a foreign firm, to assure proper clearance for entry into the arsenal.
The bid notice does not mention the submission of samples.
