Explosives and Explosive Supplies
ID: DJA-25-AEET-PR-0187Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

JUSTICE, DEPARTMENT OFATF ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY MGMT DIVATFWASHINGTON, DC, 20226, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

DEMOLITION MATERIALS (1375)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ffbae598594a4952be2b8ab9c0e6f326/view
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    Description

    The Department of Justice, specifically the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is seeking qualified small and socio-economic businesses to provide explosives and explosive supplies under a Sources Sought/Request for Information (RFI). The procurement aims to identify vendors capable of supplying various explosive materials, including slip-on boosters, detonating cord, and shock tubes, as outlined in the NAICS Code 325920 for Explosives Manufacturing. This requirement is critical for the ATF's National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) and is anticipated to be awarded as a Firm-Fixed-Priced contract by late March to early April 2025. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and relevant past performance information to Contract Officer Brian Wilkins via email by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on March 17, 2025, with no pricing information requested.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Brian Wilkins
    (202) 648-9120
    (202) 648-9654
    Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov
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