Non-Micronized Pentaerythritol (PE)

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island seeks Non-Micronized Pentaerythritol (PE) in accordance with drawing 36-1-317, Rev F, with proposals due November 4, 2026 and questions due October 26. The procurement is a 100% Small Business set-aside under NAICS 325180 (Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing), size standard 1,000 employees.

Place of performance is Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The base contract comprises CLIN 0001 (41,800 lbs), CLIN 0002 (First Article Test, 2 lbs/1 each, required prior to production run), and an option CLIN 1001 (up to 41,800 lbs, evaluated at time of award). The contractor must begin performance within 14 calendar days of award and deliver the base quantity by January 30, 2027, with FAT delivery by December 30, 2026. Option delivery is estimated by January 28, 2028. All deliveries are F.o.b. Destination to Pine Bluff Arsenal's Central Receiving & Shipping Point (Building 53-990), with the contractor bearing transportation costs and risk of loss until acceptance.

The solicitation will be issued under FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures as a non-commercial supply and awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the responsive, responsible, lowest-priced offeror. Products from any domestic U.S. manufacturer conforming to drawing 36-1-317 Rev F specifications and passing mandatory FAT are acceptable; no specific source is mandated. Contractor must provide Safety Data Sheets and Certificates of Analysis with each shipment, including particle size analysis, and comply with DFARS 252.211-7003 for DoD unique identification. Liquidated damages are $500.00 per calendar day of delay (corrected per Amendment 0001 RFI responses). Access to controlled technical data requires submission through SAM.gov with active Joint Certification Program certification (DD Form 2345). No performance and payment bonds are required.