Supply of Sheeted Cotton Linters (For Use in Nitrocellulose Production)
ID: W519TC-26-R-CTTNType: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

PSC

OPERATION OF AMMUNITION FACILITIES (M1EA)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d6d5fc21d22f4ad7aaacd7850052c1af/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command, is seeking suppliers capable of providing sheeted cotton linters for use in nitrocellulose production at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Virginia. The procurement aims to secure between 1.8 to 3.1 million pounds per year of bleached cotton linters that conform to Class 2 of MIL-C-206A, with specific quality and property requirements outlined in the attached documentation. These materials are critical for the production of nitrocellulose, which plays a vital role in military applications. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit a white paper detailing their capabilities, including facility capacity and production experience, to the primary contact, Francis Sullivan, at francis.sullivan68.civ@army.mil, or the secondary contact, Kristy Klein, at kristy.klein2.civ@army.mil, as this Request for Information is intended for planning purposes only and does not guarantee a future Request for Proposal.

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    Francis Sullivan
    francis.sullivan68.civ@army.mil
    Kristy Klein
    kristy.klein2.civ@army.mil
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    Attachment 0001- W519TC26RCTTN Description.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ (ACC-NJ) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather information from industry sources capable of supplying sheeted cotton linters. These linters are crucial for producing nitrocellulose at Radford Army Ammunition Plant (AAP). This RFI is solely for planning and informational purposes and does not guarantee a future Request for Proposal (RFP). The government is seeking suppliers who can provide 1.8 to 3.1 million pounds per year of sheeted cotton linter cellulose, conforming to Class 2 of MIL-C-206A, with specific quality requirements detailed in Table 1. The material should also meet the sheet and roll properties listed in Table 2, consisting of bleached cotton linters that are uniform and free from impurities. Interested contractors are encouraged to submit a white paper detailing their capabilities, including facility capacity, product lines, and production experience, along with their business size/classification.
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