LECITHIN IAW MIL-L-3061B
Added: Nov 22, 2016 12:46 pm 1. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI) number W52P1J-17-T-3008 is to seek out qualified vendors who can supply 218,000 Pounds of Lecithin in accordance with military specification MIL-L-3061B entitled Lecithin (for Use in Explosives). The end user is the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP), McAlester, OK.This announcement is in support of market research performed by the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island to determine interest and capability to provide the commodity delineated within this RFI. This RFI is for informational purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government to procure any supplies, or for the Government to pay for the information received. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this RFI or any follow-up information request. Consequently, no solicitation is being issued at this time. Therefore, no award will be made as a result of providing this information.Currently, McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP) has a proposed requirement for this material. Vendors interested in this acquisition must meet the criteria for Federal Supply Code (FSC) 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties, Standard Industrial Code (SIC) 2075 Soybean Oil Mills, and North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 311224 Soybean Processing. It is anticipated that subsequent procurement will be a firm-fixed-price stand-alone contract.Any potential vendor's product offering must be qualified prior to award.2. The Lecithin will be used in the production of the following 4 lines of explosives:PBXN-110PBXN-114AFX-757AFX-795Therefore, Lecithin offered by vendors MUST qualify for use under the following list of applicable military specifications:LECITHIN:MIL-L-3061BMIL-L-3061B Amendment 1PBXN-110:MIL-E-82901MIL-E-82901 Amendment 1MIL-E-82901AMIL-E-82901BMIL-E-82901CMIL-E-82901DMIL-DTL-32189MIL-DTL-32189AMIL-DTL-32189BPBXN-114:MIL-DTL-32259MIL-DTL-32259(A)MIL-DTL-32259(B)AFX-757:MIL-DTL-32074MIL-DTL-32074 Notice 1 CancellationMIL-DTL-32103 replacement specAFX-795:MIL-DTL-20065116AIt is noted that all of the above specifications are available for vendor access at the ASSIST website, except for the MIL-DTL-20065116A spec listed just above. None of the listed specifications are posted at FBO with this RFI.3. All deliveries will be on an FOB Destination basis. Standard practice for commercial packaging applies. Product is to be supplied in new Five (5) Gallon Pails, 43 Pounds per Pail. Product expiration date must be printed on each Pail label. 36 Pails per Pallet. Do not mix lots on Pallets. Pallets shall be hard wood capable of being stacked and moved with a forklift.Loaded Pallets shall be sink-wrapped and banded to prevent movement during transportation. 24 Pallets per Truckload. 24 Pallets X 36 Pails per Pallet = 864 Total Pails per Truckload or 37,152 Pounds per Truckload.Required delivery is Two Truckloads within 30 Days after date of contract and One Truckload per month until delivery is complete.The McAlester, OK Receiving Office accepts deliveries Monday tough Thursday, 6:30 AM until 3:00 PM Central Time. Please take into consideration security and receiving requirements at the McAlester facility. Any vendor individual expecting to enter the facility is required to be vetted at least 3 days prior to deliveries being made, and must be aware of McAlester's local receiving procedures. If you need further information, contact the POC listed in this RFI.4. Responders to this RFI must submit the following information:A. Statement of your firm's intention to bidB. Documentation / proof that your firm's Lecithin product has been tested and approved for use under MIL-L-3061(B)C. If your firm has previously provided Lecithin IAW MIL-L-3061(B) to the Government, submit the relevant contract number, date of contract, your firm's federal government agency point-of-contact, and the contract total priceD. Your firm's DUNS number, CAGE Code, Taxpayer ID, and company Point of ContactE. Your firm's number of employees (for business size verification)F. What is your firm's business size declaration at SAM.gov? In other words, is your firm a Large Business or a Small Business?G. If your firm is a registered HUBZone manufacturer, submit documentation or proof of same.H. If applicable, what Type of Socioeconomic Business Class is your business? (Examples: Disadvantaged, Veteran Owned, HubZone, Women Owned, 8(a), ANC, NHO, etc.)I. What is your manufacturing plant name and location (for qualification country status verification)?J. Is your firm a lecithin manufacturer?K. What is the standard shelf life of your produced material?All of the above information must be submitted in detail with your submission under this RFI. If a solicitation is issued, it will be published electronically on the FBO website and it will be the responsibility of vendors/interested parties to check the FBO website regularly. Interested sources should send the required information in a single Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) to: Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, ATTN: CCRC-ID Mike Perez, 3055 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000, E-mail address: michael.e.perez24.civ@mail.mil, or fax to 309-782-8002 by 1:00 PM Central Time Thursday 01 December 2016. W52P1J-17-T-3008 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
11/22/16, 12:46 PM Lecithin for Use in Ordnance
Added: Feb 16, 2017 5:11 pm W52P1J-17-T-3008 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
2/16/17, 5:11 PM Lecithin IAW MIL-L-3061B
Added: Dec 29, 2016 12:44 pm 218,000 Pounds of Lecithin IAW MIL-L-3061B Military Specification Lecithin (for Use in Explosives). See also MIL-L-3061B Amendment 1. The requirement is for a stand-alone quantity and no contract options are included.Interested vendors must have their product offerings tested and approved IAW Mil-L-3061B (and see also MIL-L-3061B Amendment 1). Vendors can also offer the product of a vendor whose product has been tested and approved for use under MIL-L-3061B.There are SIX (6) ATTACHMENTS to this Notice:Attachment 01 - Military Specification Lecithin (for Use in Explosives) MIL-L-3061B dated 13 June 1969. Interested vendors shall access this document at the ASSIST Online website.Attachment 02 - Military Specification Lecithin (for Use in Explosives) MIL-L-3061B Amendment 1 dated 5 June 2003. Interested vendors shall access this document at the ASSIST Online website.Attachment 03 - MIL-DTL-32259B Detail Specification Explosive, Plastic-Bonded, Cast PBXN-114 dated 23 August 2010. Interested vendors shall access this document at the ASSIST Online website.Attachment 04 - 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items. Offerors must submit a completed copy of this provision with their offers.Attachment 05: Addendum to FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 2015)Attachment 06: Notices for Line Item 0001SUBMIT ANY QUESTIONS IN WRITING TO michael.e.perez24.civ@mail.mil.SUBMIT RESPONSES TO THIS SOLICITATION TO michael.e.perez24.civ@mail.mil. W52P1J-17-T-3008 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
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