Triphenylbismuth (TPB)

The Department of the Army Joint Munitions Command is soliciting bids for Triphenylbismuth (TPB), a specialized organic chemical compound, through a competitive procurement process. The solicitation requires vendors to meet specific military specifications, including MIL-T-82825(OS) standards and provide a Certificate of Analysis, Safety Data Sheet, and clearly printed expiration dates on packaging. Qualified vendors must be listed in MIL-DTL-82886A Table VI and comply with MCAAP Pamphlet 702-13 requirements. Interested contractors must submit bids via email to andrea.jones36.civ@army.mil by May 20, 2025, and must maintain an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). All bid submissions must account for every item listed in the solicitation to be considered valid.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, targeting potential vendors like Boulder Scientific Company, Island Pyrochemical Industries, and Penta Manufacturing Company. The procurement is for delivery to the McAlester Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Oklahoma, with the goods to be delivered FOB Destination. While specific award values are not disclosed in the notice, the procurement involves a specialized chemical compound likely used in munitions or defense-related applications. The NAICS classification of 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) and PSC category of 6810 (Chemicals) provide additional context for the technical nature of the required product. Potential vendors must carefully review the attached SF1449 solicitation document and be prepared to meet stringent military specifications for the chemical compound.