6061T6 Aluminum Sticks

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is conducting market research for procurement of 15 aluminum sticks with specific material and dimensional specifications. These 12-foot long, 12-inch nominal diameter 6061-T6 Aluminum sticks will be delivered to the Waste Management and Reclamation Division (WMRD) at Pine Bluff Arsenal, with a total weight of 24,128 lbs. Potential vendors must submit two-page responses in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe Acrobat using Arial 12-point font, including comprehensive company details, SAM registration status, CAGE code, and socio-economic status under NAICS code 541620. The sources sought notice requires vendors to provide an overview of services, lead time, and relevant experience demonstrating capability to fulfill the contract requirements. Responses are due by 1:00 PM Central Standard Time on January 15, 2025, and must be emailed to Ashley Kulla and John Fotos with the specific subject line "PBA 6061-T6 Aluminum sticks".

This pre-solicitation notice is not designated with any specific set-aside status and represents a pure market research effort with no immediate cost or obligation to the government. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal, a defense agency investigating market capabilities for this specific material procurement. No specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed in the documents. The solicitation appears focused on determining industry capacity to provide the exact aluminum material specifications rather than initiating an immediate procurement process. Vendors are expected to demonstrate their technical capability, manufacturing lead times, and readiness to potentially supply the 15 aluminum sticks meeting the precise dimensional and material composition requirements. The market research will help the Army assess potential sources and prepare for a future formal solicitation.