Ballast
ID: W519TC24Q2273Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW390 MCALESTER ARMY AMMO PLANTMCALESTER, OK, 74501-5000, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing (327999)

PSC

MINERAL CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, BULK (5610)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/da062ecd009d4da38952cdf189387d41/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking to procure ballast. Ballast is typically used for various purposes such as stabilizing and supporting structures, providing weight for stability, and balancing loads. The procurement will be a Total Small Business Set-Aside and will take place at the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma, United States. Interested parties must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM). The solicitation can be found on the SAM website and will close on April 25, 2024, at 10:00 am Central Daylight Savings time. Any questions or additional information should be directed to Casey Pratt at casey.p.pratt.civ@army.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Casey Pratt
    (918) 420-7407
    casey.p.pratt.civ@army.mil
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