CLEANING COMPOUND, SOLVENT
ID: W15QKN24X10LOType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-PICAPICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ, 07806-5000, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS CHEMICAL SPECIALTIES (6850)

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https://sam.gov/opp/9dce3eef9ca6448eb6689086ce2f1b9c/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking potential sources for a CLEANING COMPOUND, SOLVENT (FOR BORE OF WEAPONS), also known as Rifle Bore Cleaner (RBC), with a minimum of 35% biobased carbon content. The U.S. Army Contracting Command is conducting market research to identify suppliers capable of providing this product. The RBC must meet all performance requirements outlined in MIL-PRF-372G and be suitable for cleaning small, medium, and large caliber military weapons. Interested organizations should submit their capabilities statement by September 16, 2024.

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    Malgorzata Stroynowski
    malgorzata.stroynowski.civ@army.mil
    Vincent Samuel Conca
    vincent.s.conca.civ@mail.mil
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