Tungsten powder

The U.S. Army Materiel Command Contracting Command (ACC Rock Island) is soliciting quotations for 55,000 pounds of Tungsten Powder to be delivered to the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in Oklahoma. The Request for Quotations (RFQ) W519TC25Q2022 seeks vendors capable of providing high-quality tungsten powder with specific delivery requirements across six shipments between January and February 2025. Quotes are due by 10:00 AM on January 8, 2025, with vendors required to submit a recent Certificate of Analysis and Certificate of Conformance. The evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest-priced, technically acceptable offer that meets all solicitation requirements, including the mandate that the tungsten powder be produced within the United States per DFARS 252.225-7052. Potential bidders must be registered in SAM.gov and comply with all specified technical and documentation standards.

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses classified under NAICS code 325180 with a size standard of 1,000 employees. Delivery schedule includes 10,000-pound shipments on January 22, January 29, February 5, February 12, and February 19, 2025, with a final 5,000-pound delivery on February 26, 2025. The contract incorporates a flexible quantity variation allowance of +10%/0%, permitting some adjustments to the total order volume. Performance will be located in McAlester, Oklahoma, with strict requirements for product origin and quality. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement represents a targeted acquisition of a critical industrial material for military supply chain purposes, emphasizing domestic manufacturing capabilities and precise logistical specifications.