Ammonium Perchlorate
ID: W519TC-25-R-2022Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (325180)

PSC

CHEMICALS (6810)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2a73c770c5554058b61ba4edd5aeb07e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking suppliers for Ammonium Perchlorate (AP), a critical chemical used in PBX explosives, with a minimum purity of 98.0% and specific granulation requirements. The procurement aims to secure a guaranteed minimum of 36,000 pounds of virgin Ammonium Perchlorate, packaged in 500-pound containers, with deliveries commencing on July 1, 2025, and continuing on a weekly basis. This material is essential for military applications, and suppliers must adhere to stringent specifications outlined in MIL-DTL-32103 and WS 18485A, including providing a certificate of analysis and other documentation with each delivery. Interested parties should contact Adam Burgmeier at adam.c.burgmeier.civ@army.mil or Elvia Jaggers at elvia.jaggers.civ@army.mil for further details, noting that this is a presolicitation notice and not a request for proposals.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adam Burgmeier
    (520) 692-9908
    adam.c.burgmeier.civ@army.mil
    Elvia Jaggers
    elvia.jaggers.civ@army.mil
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    B08 - ATTACHMENT 001 - Pricing Matrix - Ammonium Perchlorate.xlsx
    The government file outlines a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the supply of Ammonium Perchlorate under solicitation number W52P1J-25-R-2022. The contract includes three ordering periods, with the first beginning at the date of award and lasting for one year, the second for the second year, and the third for the final year. The guaranteed minimum order is set at 36,000 pounds, with specific price per pound ranges based on different quantity tiers. Pricing is segmented into various weight classes, with percentage discounts afforded for larger quantities ordered, ranging from 15% to 25%, depending on the size of the order. The offeror is tasked to input prices to be evaluated in accordance with defined calculation methodologies for bidding. The purpose of this document is to establish procurement principles for Ammonium Perchlorate, ensuring that the government secures the material at competitive rates while accommodating suppliers through structured ordering periods and pricing incentives. This RFP reflects the government's strategic planning in managing resources effectively within the federal contracting framework.
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