AFP-001 Propellant
ID: W519TC-23-R-AFP001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/02e1ba8b89eb427dbedb212b30abd370/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE ARMY is seeking potential competitive sources of supply for Air Force Propellant (AFP)-001. The propellant will be used in medium caliber ammunition and must be produced utilizing a solvent based process. The production facilities must be capable of producing between 250,000 to 1,000,000 pounds of AFP-001 annually. Interested companies must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain the necessary drawings. Responses should be submitted electronically by 3:00pm Central on 26 December 2023.

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    Ericka Hird
    ericka.n.hird.civ@army.mil
    Angela L. Scriven
    angela.l.scriven2.civ@army.mil
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