Sale of Reusable Sodium Nitrate and Steel Drums
ID: W519TC-24-R-DV02Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking buyers for reusable sodium nitrate and steel drums, known as Document Destroyers (M814 and M605), located in Anniston, Alabama. The procurement involves the sale of 2,868 units of these emergency incendiary drums, which contain approximately 544,920 lbs. of sodium nitrate, an oxidizer used for rapid destruction of materials. These drums, which have been sealed for over 50 years, are being offered for reuse or recycling, with all disassembly operations conducted by ANMC personnel prior to sale to ensure safety. Interested parties should coordinate site visits at least two weeks in advance, with visits scheduled between June 2025 and June 2026. For further inquiries, contact Debby C. Broyles at debby.c.broyles.civ@army.mil or call 520-693-1301.

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