Bid guide
How to bid on Traverse & Elevation Mech Assembly for the DEPT of Defense
What the Army is buying and why it matters
The Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) needs 102 Traverse & Elevation Mechanism Assemblies, NSN 1005-01-592-1520, Part Number 13046600. There is also an option for an additional 102 units. This is a Firm-Fixed-Price Order.
This is an opportunity for businesses already part of the Basic Ordering Agreement Sustainment Track (BOAST) program to provide critical components for military equipment. The items are subject to export control.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Order Proposal (RFOP) was published on September 02, 2026. The deadline for proposals is October 05, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET.
To be considered for award, your company must have a fully executed BOAST Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) in place by this closing date and time. Failure to submit a proposal by the deadline, or to include any required amendments, may result in your proposal being deemed unacceptable.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for companies that currently hold an active Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under the BOAST program. The NAICS code for this requirement is 332994.
If your company does not have a BOAST BOA but is interested in competing for this type of sustainment requirement, you are encouraged to join the BOAST program. The program has a Continuous On-Ramp process, allowing qualified vendors to establish an agreement at any time. However, for this specific RFOP, a BOA must be in place before the closing date.
How to respond to this solicitation
This RFOP and any amendments will be issued electronically via the SAM.gov posting. You will need to periodically check the notice for any updates. The Government will not maintain a vendor mailing list.
To access the Export Controlled Technical Data Package (TDP) for this solicitation, vendors must be certified in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). If you are not registered or your certification has expired, you need to mail DD Form 2345 to the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office. All proposal instructions, evaluation criteria, and order-specific clauses are contained within the attached BOAST RFOP document, which you must review in its entirety.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully read the entire RFOP document to understand all submission instructions and evaluation criteria. Pay close attention to whether the evaluation is based on Price Only, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), or a Tradeoff.
Ensure all required documentation, especially your BOAST BOA and JCP certification, is current and in place before the deadline. Double-check that your proposal addresses every aspect of the requirement, including the base quantity and the option for additional units. Verify that your pricing is firm-fixed-price as requested.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Army; the original posting controls.