M819 Foam Cushioning

The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is procuring foam cushions (Part Number 9362799-5) to support the M819 Program at Pine Bluff Arsenal. The solicitation will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and FAR Part 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures), indicating this will follow streamlined commercial acquisition processes. This pre-solicitation notice serves to alert industry of the upcoming requirement, though the government will not be answering questions, providing drawings, or accepting submissions until the formal solicitation is posted. The formal solicitation is expected to be posted on or around December 18, 2025, which represents the critical deadline for interested parties to monitor. Evaluation criteria and specific proposal response deadlines will be provided in the official solicitation document; however, interested parties should be prepared to submit proposals shortly after the December 18 posting date.

This requirement is designated as a 100% Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 326150 (Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing), restricting eligibility to certified small businesses. The contract calls for the supply of 22,000 foam cushions manufactured in accordance with Drawing 9362799. No incumbent contractor or current award value has been identified in this pre-solicitation notice, though the quantity requirement and commercial nature of the procurement suggest a moderate contract value. The procurement falls under PSC code 8135 (Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials) and is structured as a simplified commercial acquisition, which typically results in faster award timelines and less extensive documentation requirements than traditional defense contracts. Interested small businesses should ensure they meet the NAICS code classification and prepare their capabilities and pricing information for submission following the official solicitation release.