Request For Information (RFI) - Variety of double-based (possibly triple based) propellants
ID: w911qx24r0039Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APG ADELPHIADELPHI, MD, 20783-1197, USA

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Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

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https://sam.gov/opp/d8d9e653b3b34aafb91fa3dfe23a9792/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Research Laboratory (ARL), is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information (RFI) regarding the manufacturing of a variety of double-based and potentially triple-based propellants. The objective is to establish a non-commercial indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to support testing for large and medium direct fire munitions at ARL's experimental ranges, with a focus on tailored solutions that meet specific testing requirements such as perforation size and grain dimensions. This initiative underscores the critical need for specialized propellant materials in military applications, facilitating advancements in ammunition development and testing. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their company information and any questions within 15 days of the RFI posting, and may contact Shanna Dellinger at shanna.dellinger.civ@army.mil or Robert A. Edwards at robert.a.edwards147.civ@mail.mil for further details.

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    Request for Information (RFI).pdf
    The document outlines a Request for Information (RFI) related to double-based and potentially triple-based propellants, issued by the U.S. Army's Army Research Laboratory. It serves purely as an informational tool, seeking industry feedback on draft Salient Characteristics concerning the proposed propulsion materials. The RFI requests companies to indicate their interest in participation and provide detailed company information, including contact details and business size. The submission of questions is permitted within 15 days following the RFI's posting, with the government emphasizing that responses will not bind them to a future procurement action. The information gathered is to support ongoing government market research and will be treated with confidentiality, unless marked otherwise. It is important to note that while submissions are not obligatory for future contract offers, interested parties are encouraged to engage with the contracting officer for clarity or inquiries. Overall, this document highlights the government's strategic approach to exploring technological capabilities in propulsion systems while fostering industry collaboration.
    Salient Characteristics Propellant.pdf
    The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) is seeking vendors for a non-commercial indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract focused on manufacturing various propellant types. These propellants are intended to support testing of large and medium direct fire munitions at ARL's experimental ranges. ARL specifically requires double-based and possibly triple-based propellants, along with a range of form factors based on specific testing needs, such as perforation size and grain dimensions. Additionally, vendors must provide detailed propellant description sheets, including chemical composition and burn rate data. The contract anticipates requests for manufacturing different types of propellants and potentially novel formulations, along with related services like die set production and burn rate experimentation. The expected contract is aimed at delivering tailored solutions for the Army's requirements in ammunition development and testing, highlighting the ongoing demand for specialized propellant materials in military applications.
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