Intent to Sole Source to Gradient Technologies (G. D. O) - W519TC-25-R-0003 - Demil & Disposal of 5in, 6in, 8in, and bulk material containing Explosive D or Comp A-3

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Solicitation number
W519TC-25-R-0003
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

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About this opportunity

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command at Rock Island Arsenal is seeking a sole-source procurement for the demilitarization and disposal of explosive materials, specifically 5-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch projectiles, and bulk materials containing Explosive D or Comp A-3. The solicitation (W519TC-25-R-0003) is exclusively restricted to Gradient Technologies (G.D.O.) in Elk River, Minnesota, under authorization of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. The contract will be a firm fixed price type with multiple Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) covering different material types and sizes. Potential offerors must submit questions by February 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST, with proposals due by March 28, 2025, at 3:00 PM CST. Key evaluation criteria will include a comprehensive proposal adequacy checklist, certified cost or pricing data, and compliance with detailed Statement of Work requirements.

The procurement has no specific set-aside designation and will involve demilitarizing approximately 2,202 units of 5-inch projectiles, 97 units of 6-inch projectiles, 2 units of 8-inch projectiles, and 3,318 pounds of bulk material, totaling approximately 86.18 short tons of explosive materials. The contract requires the contractor to begin demilitarization within 18 months after award and complete the process within 12 months of receiving Government Furnished Material. Performance will occur in the United States, with specific storage locations including CAAA, HWAD, and MCAAP. Open Burn and Open Detonation technologies are explicitly prohibited for demilitarization or disposal. Payment will be structured in milestone increments: 5% upon Safety Site Plan approval, 5% upon Ammunition Demilitarization and Disposition Plan acceptance, 80% upon Certificate of Demilitarization, and 10% upon End Use Certificate/Destruction Certificate.

Notice text

6 versions

Update #6 · Latest ·

04/18/2025

Amendment 0005 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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04/16/2025

Amendment 0004 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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04/11/2025

Amendment 0003 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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03/26/2025

Amendment 0002 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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03/12/2025

Amendment 0001 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003. 

Contracting Officer for this RFP has changed from Mr. John Fury to Ms. Bridget Kramer.

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This Request for Proposal (RFP), W519TC-25-R-0003, is issued to fulfill the U.S. Governments requirement for the demilitarization (demit) and disposal of 5 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, and bulk material containing Explosive Dor Comp A-3. This RFP is restricted to G.D.O. (Gradient Technologies), located in Elk River, Minnesota, as authorized by 10 U.S. C. 3204(a)(l) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-l(a)(2)(ii)(A). The applicable Justification and Approval was signed on 29 October 2024. 

Prior to award, this RFP should not be discussed with any U.S. Government employee without consent from the Contracting Officer, Mr. John Fury. Your comments and/or questions should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer, John Fury and the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Darby. Please reference RFP number, W519TC-25-R-0003, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this RFP. POC: John Fury, email to: john.p.fury2.civ@army.mil, and Jennifer Darby, email to: jennifer.a.darby3.civ@army.mil. 

The closing date and time for receipt of proposal is as follows: 
Closing Date: 28 March 2025 
Closing Time: 3:00PM U.S. Central Time (CST) 

All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than 3:00PM CST on 25 February 2025. 

Update #5 ·

04/16/2025

Amendment 0004 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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04/11/2025

Amendment 0003 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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03/26/2025

Amendment 0002 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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03/12/2025

Amendment 0001 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003. 

Contracting Officer for this RFP has changed from Mr. John Fury to Ms. Bridget Kramer.

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This Request for Proposal (RFP), W519TC-25-R-0003, is issued to fulfill the U.S. Governments requirement for the demilitarization (demit) and disposal of 5 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, and bulk material containing Explosive Dor Comp A-3. This RFP is restricted to G.D.O. (Gradient Technologies), located in Elk River, Minnesota, as authorized by 10 U.S. C. 3204(a)(l) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-l(a)(2)(ii)(A). The applicable Justification and Approval was signed on 29 October 2024. 

Prior to award, this RFP should not be discussed with any U.S. Government employee without consent from the Contracting Officer, Mr. John Fury. Your comments and/or questions should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer, John Fury and the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Darby. Please reference RFP number, W519TC-25-R-0003, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this RFP. POC: John Fury, email to: john.p.fury2.civ@army.mil, and Jennifer Darby, email to: jennifer.a.darby3.civ@army.mil. 

The closing date and time for receipt of proposal is as follows: 
Closing Date: 28 March 2025 
Closing Time: 3:00PM U.S. Central Time (CST) 

All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than 3:00PM CST on 25 February 2025. 

Update #4 ·

04/11/2025

Amendment 0003 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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03/26/2025

Amendment 0002 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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03/12/2025

Amendment 0001 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003. 

Contracting Officer for this RFP has changed from Mr. John Fury to Ms. Bridget Kramer.

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This Request for Proposal (RFP), W519TC-25-R-0003, is issued to fulfill the U.S. Governments requirement for the demilitarization (demit) and disposal of 5 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, and bulk material containing Explosive Dor Comp A-3. This RFP is restricted to G.D.O. (Gradient Technologies), located in Elk River, Minnesota, as authorized by 10 U.S. C. 3204(a)(l) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-l(a)(2)(ii)(A). The applicable Justification and Approval was signed on 29 October 2024. 

Prior to award, this RFP should not be discussed with any U.S. Government employee without consent from the Contracting Officer, Mr. John Fury. Your comments and/or questions should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer, John Fury and the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Darby. Please reference RFP number, W519TC-25-R-0003, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this RFP. POC: John Fury, email to: john.p.fury2.civ@army.mil, and Jennifer Darby, email to: jennifer.a.darby3.civ@army.mil. 

The closing date and time for receipt of proposal is as follows: 
Closing Date: 28 March 2025 
Closing Time: 3:00PM U.S. Central Time (CST) 

All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than 3:00PM CST on 25 February 2025. 

Update #3 ·

03/26/2025

Amendment 0002 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003.

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03/12/2025

Amendment 0001 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003. 

Contracting Officer for this RFP has changed from Mr. John Fury to Ms. Bridget Kramer.

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This Request for Proposal (RFP), W519TC-25-R-0003, is issued to fulfill the U.S. Governments requirement for the demilitarization (demit) and disposal of 5 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, and bulk material containing Explosive Dor Comp A-3. This RFP is restricted to G.D.O. (Gradient Technologies), located in Elk River, Minnesota, as authorized by 10 U.S. C. 3204(a)(l) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-l(a)(2)(ii)(A). The applicable Justification and Approval was signed on 29 October 2024. 

Prior to award, this RFP should not be discussed with any U.S. Government employee without consent from the Contracting Officer, Mr. John Fury. Your comments and/or questions should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer, John Fury and the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Darby. Please reference RFP number, W519TC-25-R-0003, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this RFP. POC: John Fury, email to: john.p.fury2.civ@army.mil, and Jennifer Darby, email to: jennifer.a.darby3.civ@army.mil. 

The closing date and time for receipt of proposal is as follows: 
Closing Date: 28 March 2025 
Closing Time: 3:00PM U.S. Central Time (CST) 

All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than 3:00PM CST on 25 February 2025. 

Update #2 ·

03/12/2025

Amendment 0001 to RFP W519TC-25-R-0003. 

Contracting Officer for this RFP has changed from Mr. John Fury to Ms. Bridget Kramer.

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This Request for Proposal (RFP), W519TC-25-R-0003, is issued to fulfill the U.S. Governments requirement for the demilitarization (demit) and disposal of 5 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, and bulk material containing Explosive Dor Comp A-3. This RFP is restricted to G.D.O. (Gradient Technologies), located in Elk River, Minnesota, as authorized by 10 U.S. C. 3204(a)(l) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-l(a)(2)(ii)(A). The applicable Justification and Approval was signed on 29 October 2024. 

Prior to award, this RFP should not be discussed with any U.S. Government employee without consent from the Contracting Officer, Mr. John Fury. Your comments and/or questions should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer, John Fury and the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Darby. Please reference RFP number, W519TC-25-R-0003, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this RFP. POC: John Fury, email to: john.p.fury2.civ@army.mil, and Jennifer Darby, email to: jennifer.a.darby3.civ@army.mil. 

The closing date and time for receipt of proposal is as follows: 
Closing Date: 28 March 2025 
Closing Time: 3:00PM U.S. Central Time (CST) 

All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than 3:00PM CST on 25 February 2025. 

Update #1 ·

This Request for Proposal (RFP), W519TC-25-R-0003, is issued to fulfill the U.S. Governments requirement for the demilitarization (demil) and disposal of 5 inch, 6 inch, 8 inch, and bulk material containing Explosive D or Comp A-3. This RFP is restricted to G.D.O. (Gradient Technologies), located in Elk River, Minnesota, as authorized by 10 U.S. C. 3204(a)(1) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A). The applicable Justification and Approval was signed on 29 October 2024.

Prior to award, this RFP should not be discussed with any U.S. Government employee without consent from the Contracting Officer, Mr. John Fury. Your comments and/or questions should be directed in writing to Contracting Officer, John Fury and the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Darby. Please reference RFP number, W519TC-25-R-0003, in the subject line of all correspondence pertaining to this RFP. POC: John Fury, email to: john.p.fury2.civ@army.mil, and Jennifer Darby, email to: jennifer.a.darby3.civ@army.mil.

The closing date and time for receipt of proposal is as follows:
Closing Date: 28 March 2025
Closing Time: 3:00PM U.S. Central Time (CST)

All questions regarding this RFP shall be submitted no later than 3:00PM CST on 25 February 2025.

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Road Materials - Pine Bluff Arsenal Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
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Demilitarization, Treatment and Disposal of 5”, 6”, 8” projectiles, and bulk material containing Ammonium Picrate and Explosive D Original Pre-Solicitation

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