Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is conducting a market survey to identify qualified sources to manufacture Black Powder, Classes 1 - 8, per MIL-P-223C with Amendment 3. Black Powder is used in various military applications from expelling charges, igniter bags, and artillery salute cartridges. The estimated amount for all 5 years is 1,500,000 lbs., with a maximum annual quantity of up to 300,000 lbs. The largest estimated quantity is for Class I Black Powder, totaling an estimated 1,473,000 lbs. across 5 years. The Government anticipates soliciting for Offerors located within the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) for a single award of a 5-year, IDIQ type contract to be awarded in FY24. Interested sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to provide a response.