Assembly and Packaging of Aluminized C-4 into MICLICs at IAAAP
ID: W519TC25RIA16Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Facilities Support Services (561210)

PSC

OPERATION OF AMMUNITION FACILITIES (M1EA)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 24, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 15, 2025, 10:59 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), is seeking qualified contractors for the assembly and packaging of Aluminized C-4 into Mine Clearing Line Charges (MICLICs) at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAAP). The procurement involves utilizing the standard MICLIC assembly process to pack two sections of MICLICs using Aluminized C-4 extruded pellets, which are critical for military operations involving mine clearance. This opportunity is set aside for small businesses under the SBA guidelines, and while it is anticipated that American Ordnance LLC will be awarded the contract, this notice serves primarily for subcontracting purposes. Interested parties can direct inquiries to Danielle Miller at danielle.d.miller3.civ@army.mil, as telephone inquiries will not be accepted.

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