Polybutadiene

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal (ACC Rock Island) is seeking to procure 196,800 pounds of Polybutadiene in five shipments of 39,360 pounds each, in accordance with Weapon Specification WS 23148D, Type II and PBXN-109 requirements and MIL-DTL-82886A. The solicitation (W519TC25Q2013) is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the material to be delivered between January 15 and March 12, 2025. The evaluation criteria will focus on selecting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror who meets all solicitation requirements, with quotes due by 10:00 AM on January 8, 2025. Potential bidders must provide a Certificate of Analysis, Certificate of Conformance, and Safety Data Sheet for each batch/lot. Vendors are required to direct all questions in writing to the contracting officer before the solicitation closing date and time.

The solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 325180 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. The material must be shipped in 55-gallon metal drums with anti-static liners, properly palletized and secured, to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant located in McAlester, Oklahoma, 74501. Contractors must comply with strict security requirements for accessing the facility, including specific badging procedures and vehicle inspection protocols. While no incumbent contractor is mentioned in the documentation, the specific technical requirements and detailed shipping specifications suggest a specialized procurement for military or defense-related applications. The quantity and delivery schedule indicate a precise logistical plan for obtaining this chemical material, with specific performance expectations and quality control measures embedded in the solicitation requirements.