Ballistic gelatin powder

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Solicitation number
W15QKN-25-X-FUL1
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
Woman-Owned Small Business

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey 07806, United States

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About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Armaments Center (CCDC-AC), Small Caliber Munitions Division at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is conducting market research to determine the ability to manufacture and produce Ballistic Gelatin Powder. The required gelatin must be pharmaceutical and optical grade, Type A, obtained from collagen extracted from denatured (porcine) sources, and meet specific physical property standards for bloom strength, viscosity, and clarity. The gelatin must have a shelf life of greater than 3 years and be packaged in 100lb drums, with each pallet not exceeding 1,200lbs and containing the same lot. Respondents must provide information on their previous or current relevant contract work, as well as company details such as size, CAGE code, DUNS number, and NAICS/PSC codes. This is a market survey only and not a request for proposal, with responses due by November 08, 2024 at 5:00pm EST.

This opportunity is set aside for Woman-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS code is 332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing, and the PSC code is H213 - Equipment And Materials Testing- Ammunition And Explosives. No information is provided about potential incumbents or current contractors, award values or budget ranges, or the quantity of goods required.

Notice text

U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command – Armaments Center (CCDC-AC), Small Caliber Munitions Division FCDD-ACM-MI at Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is conducting market research to determine the ability to manufacture and produce Ballistic Gelatin Powder.

REQUIREMENT:

    1. Pharmaceutical and Optical Grade, Type A, gelling protein obtained from collagen extracted from denatured sources (porcine)
    1. Physical Properties:
      1. Bloom strength shall be 250 +/-5 g per USP/NF
      1. Viscosity shall be 44 + 2.0 mps per GMIA
      1. Clarity shall be < 25 NTU per CCL-010
      1. Ash and bacteria content shall be minimized.
      1. Shelf Life When protected from water in a temperature and humidity conditioned environment, the gelatin shall have a shelf life greater than 3 years.

              

      1. Ballistic Gelatin Powder shall be packaged in 100lb drums, each pallet shall be no more than 1,200lbs, each pallet shall be made of the same lot of Ballistic Gelatin.
      1. A 30lb - 7"W x 7"H x 18"L block at 20% concentration shall be made and photographed. The photograph shall be sent to the buyer who will deem the color acceptable. 
      1. The quality control record of the lot shall be provided.

Files

File Type Posted
Ballistic Gelatin Powder Sources Sought Notice_2024.docx DOCX document

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