HDPE, Solid

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is soliciting bids for High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) solid material components under solicitation number W519TC26QA053. The procurement supports the Rock Island Arsenal's Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (RIA-JMTC) and includes the manufacture of acetylene tank pads and countertop components for the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command. The contract is being issued under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 for commercial items and Part 13 for simplified acquisition procedures, indicating a streamlined contracting approach. The technical specifications require marine-grade black matte, pebbled finish HDPE material with a density greater than 9.4 g/cm³, precise dimensional tolerances, and manufacturing processes that remove burrs and break all sharp edges. The solicitation was posted on December 17, 2025, with a response deadline of December 30, 2025, providing potential bidders with thirteen days to submit their proposals. The government file package includes detailed technical drawings with precise measurements and manufacturing requirements that contractors must meet to be considered responsive.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only small businesses as defined by the Small Business Administration are eligible to compete for the contract. The place of performance is located at Rock Island, Illinois 61299, USA. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 326199 (All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing) and PSC code 9330 (Plastics Fabricated Materials), classifying this as a specialized plastics manufacturing requirement. While specific award values and quantity details are not provided in the solicitation notice summary, the technical drawings specify three distinct component designs with revision levels dating to June 2024, suggesting a defined scope of work. No incumbent contractor information or current contracting history is referenced in the available documentation. Interested small businesses should review the complete solicitation documents, particularly the technical drawing package, to understand the full manufacturing specifications and requirements before submitting their bids by the December 30, 2025 deadline.