Propelling Charge Support - 60mm, 81mm, 120mm - Solicitation
ID: W519TC-25-R-2008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

AMMUNITION AND NUCLEAR ORDNANCE BOXES, PACKAGES AND SPECIAL CONTAINERS (8140)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/40c8f84b1b70472a9c69e40e4fc0db84/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI), is soliciting proposals for the procurement of Propelling Charge Support for various artillery programs, including 60mm, 81mm, and 120mm systems. This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the NAICS classification 325920 and involves a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with evaluation based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. The procured items will play a crucial role in supporting defense operations, requiring compliance with stringent delivery schedules and technical specifications, including First Article Testing and lot acceptance test reports. Interested contractors must submit electronic proposals and ensure registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), with delivery to be made to Pine Bluff Arsenal. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Carly Frye at carly.c.frye.civ@army.mil or Bethany Carbajal at bethany.n.carbajal.civ@army.mil.

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    Carly Frye
    carly.c.frye.civ@army.mil
    Bethany Carbajal
    bethany.n.carbajal.civ@army.mil
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    Solicitation W519TC25R2008 - Propelling Charge Support.pdf
    The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) issues Solicitation W519TC-25-R-2008 for the procurement of Propelling Charge Support for various artillery programs (60mm, 81mm, 120mm). This solicitation seeks a single Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract, with an evaluation based on the lowest price technically acceptable offer. The requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the NAICS 325920 classification. Items to be procured include specified quantities of propelling charge support alongside First Article Testing (FAT) for each type, with stringent delivery schedules and compliance requirements outlined. Technical specifications and guidelines are detailed, including the provision of lot acceptance test reports and certificates of conformance with each shipment. The solicitation requires electronic proposal submissions and mandates that contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Delivery is to be made to Pine Bluff Arsenal, with specific instructions for carrier shipments and inspection processes. The document emphasizes compliance with federal regulations concerning technical data distribution, underscoring the security aspects related to the materials involved. This solicitation represents a critical component of defense procurement and illustrates the government's strategy in sourcing essential materials from small business entities.
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