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The Army needs a small business to manufacture a custom magnetic particle inspection machine for its cannon breech inspection needs.
Key Details
- What exactly do they need? The Army needs a custom magnetic particle inspection machine for its cannon breech inspection needs. The machine must be capable of inspecting the outer surface and internal surface of the 155mm M284, M776, M199 cannon breeches. It must have a maximum current output of 6,000 amps FWDC, demagnetization, and infinitely variable current control. The machine must also have a digital ammeter with a "hold" feature, a stainless steel tank, and a powered rotary turntable.
- What's the contract structure and timeline? The contract is a firm-fixed-price contract with a duration of one year. The contractor must deliver the machine to the Army within 30 days of award.
- How will they pick the winner? The Army will evaluate proposals based on the technical merit of the machine, the contractor's experience with custom machine manufacturing, and the price of the machine.
- When and how do you bid? Bids are due on July 3, 2026, at 8:00 PM EST. Proposals must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities website.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be a certified small business
- Has experience with custom machine manufacturing
- Has experience with magnetic particle inspection technology
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit
- Find a teaming partner who already has experience with custom machine manufacturing
Primary point of contact
Name
David Le
Email
david.v.le.civ@army.mil
Phone
(928) 328-7686