Applied Resources Corporation Completes US Army Contract Supporting Lightweight Howitzer
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Applied Resources Corp. (ARC) is proud to announce the successful completion of United States Army Contract W15QKN-09-C-0138 for various machine parts and assemblies in support of Lightweight 155mm Howitzer. Solicited (W15QKN-09-R-0264) and awarded by the Joint Munitions and Lethality Command Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, the base contract included twelve (12) different contract line item numbers (CLIN's) for a total contract value of $610,205. Upon satisfactory completion of all First Article Test (FAT) requirements and contractual base quantities, ARC was awarded all exercisable option quantities resulting in a final total contract dollar value of $854,675. In all, 4,325 pieces of hardware were manufactured and delivered with zero defects. The table below represents a comprehensive listing of contracted items.
| Part Number | Nomenclature | NSN |
|---|---|---|
| 12999476 | Third Wheel Assembly | 5340-01-537-3762 |
| 13006382 | Breech Stool Assembly | 1025-01-529-4358 |
| 13006403 | Fast Bar | 5340-01-529-5079 |
| 13006407 | Shell Rammer Assembly | 1025-01-529-4357 |
| 11581645 | Spanner Wrench Assembly | 5120-01-539-5599 |
| 13006374 | Trident Bar Assembly | 1090-01-536-6493 |
| 11581486 | Firing Mechanism Wrench | 5120-01-537-2582 |
| 11581013 | Muzzle Brake Alignment Tool | 1025-01-539-6268 |
| 13006137 | Gas Charging Unit | 1025-01-535-6272 |
| 11581663 | Primer Extraction Tool | 1025-01-530-5873 |
| 60213799 | Loader Step | N/A |
| 60216991 | Bumper Stop Cap | N/A |
Comparatively speaking, size and weight characteristics of these items ranged from two (2) inches in height and one-half pound (Bumper Stop Cap) to seven (7) feet in length (Fast Bar) and seventy-five (75) pounds (Trident Bar Assembly). Machined and fabricated materials included aluminum, steel, rubber, and nylon of all shapes and sizes. Assembly on these components was accomplished thru a combination of welding, bonding, and fastening in compliance with military specifications and hardware. Secondary coating and finishing included degreasing, phosphate, anodize, dry film lube, and paint. Final source inspection and acceptance methods ranged from simple dimensional and functional tests to hydrostatic pressure/submersion tests (Gas Charging Unit).
For additional information on Applied Resources Corp. please visit us at www.appliedresource.com.
Since 1972 Applied Resources Corporation (ARC) has been a proven source for high reliability and critical application switching, electronics and electro-mechanical products and systems. Since our inception our key employees have worked together as a unified management, technical and production team offering innovative solutions to our customers requirements in a timely, reliable and economical manner.
At ARC we take our experience in developing products for critical applications and fuse it with the integration of new off-the-shelf technologies resulting in products that are at the forefront of the technology curve yet still maintain the quality and reliability usually associated with products for the Aerospace and Defense industries.
For additional information on Applied Resources Corp. please contact Mark Colello at 973-328-3882
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