Black Powder

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Synopsis (FAR 5.002)
W52P1J-10-R-0125

The Rock Island Contracting Center intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) to award a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to acquire Black Powder. The order will address the production of Black Powder within the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB). This work includes, but is not limited to, the production of the following:

ITEM: Black Powder
Part Number: MIL-P-223
NSN: 1376-00-689-4063, Class 1
1376-00-628-3299, Class 2
1376-00-780-9196, Class 3
1376-00-658-3327, Class 4
1376-00-780-9202, Class 5
1376-00-658-3376, Class 6
1376-00-658-3328, Class 7
1376-00-159-8595, Class 8
TO BE PROVIDED, GRAIN PROPELLANT

One contract will be awarded as a result of this solicitation. The Government anticipates one award. The resulting contract shall be for five (5) years. The Government will evaluate and select for contract award one), presenting a Proposal(s) determined to be the best value to the Government. The total capacity of the contract will be $10,800,000 over the life of the contract(s). The award for this procurement will be made in accordance with the applicable Federal Acquisition Regulations. The applicable NAICS code is 325920. The solicitation, plans and specifications for this procurement will be issued on Army Single Face to Industry (ASFI) and Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPPS):

The point of contact for this procurement is Rayfield Carter, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000 at 309-782-2086 or via email at rayfield.carter@us.army.mil you may also contact Mike Wendland, Contracting Officer, Rock Island Contracting Center, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000 at 309-782-3325 or via email at mike.wendland@us.army.mil. The media selection for this issuance of the solicitation and amendments shall solely be at the discretion of the Government. Accordingly, the media utilized for this project is the Internet. No paper copies will be made available. Interested parties may download and print the solicitation at no charge at www.fbo.gov.

Requirements: DFAR 252.204-7004 Required Central Contract Registration (CCR) applies to this procurement. Prospective contractors must be registered in the Department of Defense CCR database prior to award. Information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1-888-227-2423 or via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov.

NOTICE TO OFFERORS: THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CANCEL THIS SOLICITATION, EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER PROPOSAL OPENING WITH NO OBLIGATION TO THE OFFEROR BY THE GOVERNMENT.

The solicitation document will be available for download from www.fbo.gov 29 OCT 2010. Proposals will be due at 4:00 PM on 30 NOV 2010.

Synopsis:
The United States Army Joint Munitions Command is conducting a market survey of industry to identify actual/potential sources that exhibit the capability to manufacture and supply military grade Black Powder, a commonly used military explosive. The technical description is Black Powder, MIL-P-00223C.

As an indicator of your qualifications, a respondent to this market survey must be able to demonstrate that they have adequate technical and manufacturing capacity, and acceptable past performance, in the processing of Black Powder and/or similar explosive material. A respondent to this market survey should have available a majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item. Interested companies who feel they have the necessary capabilities should respond by providing the Government the following information in the time-frame as established below: a brief summary of the companys capabilities, description of facilities, equipment, personnel, related manufacturing experience, estimated minimum and maximum monthly production quantities with rough order of magnitude (ROM) prices and lead-times, whether Black Powder is currently in production or when last produced, other explosive material produced, and the minimum procurement quantity required for production. A respondents available production capacity must be sufficient to manufacture military-grade Black Powder at a quantity range of 50,000-150,000 pounds per year to support a contemplated five-year contract.

If a respondent does not currently have adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, the respondent must be able to demonstrate the ability to obtain those resources in a timely manner. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier sources or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet these criteria.

Interested firms capable of manufacturing Black Powder are invited to indicate their interest electronically by emailing Mr. Rayfield Carter at rayfield.carter@us.army.mil no later than 30 calendar days after the posting of this announcement.

Disclaimer: This is a market survey for planning purposes only and shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the government. The government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. The government will utilize the information provided only to develop the acquisition strategy for the future requirements. All information submitted will be held in a confidential status.

Points of Contact:
Rayfield Carter, Contract Specialist, (309) 782-2086, Email: rayfield.carter@us.army.mil.
Or
Jim Veto, Industrial Specialist, (309) 782-1928, Email: james.veto@us.army.mil.