9349199 rev C - Distribution Code A.PDF

This solicitation is seeking proposals for infrared countermeasure flares of models M206 and MJU-7A/B. The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is issuing solicitation number W52P1J-17-R-0155 with a closing date of January 6, 2020. Interested producers must be qualified to handle hazardous pyrotechnic formulations that produce extreme heat and have the required equipment and facilities to meet explosive safety standards. Facilities must also have the capability to perform pyrotechnic mixing and pressing/extruding of explosive materials. Proposals must be able to provide the flares from the technical data package Distribution Code D, which contains some classified information. Qualified contractors will also need personnel with experience and training in these processes and have proper clearance to work with classified documents. The flares are used to protect helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and other military platforms from infrared heat-seeking missiles. The NAICS code for this item is 325998 and has a small business size standard of 500 employees.