Sources Sought - NSN 6665-00-050-8529 & 6665-01-226-5589 M8 & M9 Chemical Paper
ID: W912CH-24-R-0192Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC- DTAWARREN, MI, 48397-5000, USA

NAICS

All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

PSC

HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6665)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7870a2fb5830482fb38277459ce329a0/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command, is soliciting proposals for a five-year, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply M9 Chemical Paper, identified by NSN 6665-01-226-5589. The procurement requires a minimum of 856,890 rolls and a maximum of 41,041,884 rolls, emphasizing the importance of this chemical paper in military operations and its compliance with stringent military standards for packaging, marking, and handling hazardous materials. Interested offerors must submit their proposals electronically via SAM.gov, including a signed SF 33/SF 1449 cover sheet, by January 1, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time, and are encouraged to direct any inquiries to the primary contact, Eboni Albert, at eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil or 571-588-9006.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Eboni Albert
    (571) 588-9006
    eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil
    Files
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    Posted
    Blank FAT Waiver.pdf
    M9 Chemical Paper RFQ.pdf
    This government solicitation, W912CH-24-R-0192, outlines a five-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for M9 Chemical Paper. The acquisition, issued under special emergency procurement authority, requires a minimum of 856,890 rolls and a maximum of 41,041,884 rolls. Offerors must submit electronic proposals via SAM.gov, including a signed SF 33/SF 1449 cover sheet. Access to the Technical Data Package (TDP) is restricted to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors with a current DD 2345 certification. The contract also details requirements for First Article Testing, packaging, marking, and handling of hazardous materials. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, with all testing costs borne by the contractor. Notably, no Class I or II Ozone-Depleting Substances are to be used without government approval. The solicitation emphasizes strict adherence to configuration management documentation and electronic submission protocols.
    RFQ M9 Chemical Paper.docx.pdf
    This government solicitation, W912CH-24-R-0192, is for a five-year, firm-fixed price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to supply M9 Chemical Paper. Issued under special emergency procurement authority, the contract requires a minimum of 856,890 rolls and a maximum of 41,041,884 rolls. Offerors must submit proposals electronically via SAM.gov, including a signed SF 33/SF 1449 cover sheet, and must be registered in SAM under NAICS code 314999. A Technical Data Package (TDP) with export restrictions is available through SAM.gov, requiring a current DD 2345 certification for access. The contract mandates First Article Testing (FAT) with specific sample requirements and production lot testing. All testing costs, including agent testing, are the contractor's responsibility and must be included in the unit price. The document details packaging, marking, inspection, and acceptance procedures, emphasizing compliance with military standards and regulations, particularly regarding hazardous materials and ozone-depleting substances. The first ordering year has an estimated quantity of 1,786,044 rolls, with subsequent years estimated at 3,427,560 rolls each.
    Sources Sought- W56HZV-23-R-0180.docx
    The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is conducting a market survey to gather information on the capabilities of businesses, both small and large, regarding the production of Chemical Paper M8 and M9. These chemical detection papers are integral components of the Joint Biological Point Detection System (JBPDS). The request includes a survey set to assist in future procurement decision-making, emphasizing that participation is voluntary and a contract is not guaranteed. The quantities requested are 115,967 rolls of Chemical Paper M8 and 424,216 rolls of Chemical Paper M9. Technical data packages will be provided only to contractors upon solicitation. Each respondent is asked to detail their company profile, qualifications, and capabilities, including past performance with U.S. Government contracts and current production capabilities. Additionally, firms must comply with confidentiality regulations related to trade secrets and sensitive information. Responses to the survey are due by 4:30 PM EST on February 12, 2025. The notice underscores the importance of marking proprietary information correctly and provides specific guidelines for submission to ensure compliance and protection of confidential data.
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