Procurement Summary
Country : USA
Summary : Sources Sought for Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Production and Delivery
Deadline : 15 Apr 2025
Other Information
Notice Type : Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 116156350
Document Ref. No. : W519TC-25-S-TNT1
Competition : ICB
Financier : Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership : Public
Tender Value : Refer Document
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Description
The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, on behalf of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is issuing a sources sought notice in an effort to identify capable sources for the production and delivery of Trinitrotoluene (TNT) for Fiscal Year 27 - 31 requirements. The U.S. Government-s anticipated yearly production is approximately 1, 000, 000 - 8, 000, 000 lbs of TNT per year for five years.
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
ITEM NSN
Trinitrotoluene (TNT) 1376-00-628-3333
These materials are used in various munitions that support DoD operations.
TNT shall be compliant with the Type I requirements as specified in MIL-DTL-248D with Amendment 2, dated 08 April 2021. Packaging shall be completed IAW TDO Part Number 7548645 (fiberboard boxes), and palletization shall be IAW “Bulk Explosives Pallet Unit AMxSV 4071 Rev 1.” TNT originating from a foreign production source can be proposed for supply and will be subject to full disclosure of location and inspection.
NSN
1376-00-628-3333 (50 to 55-lb boxes)
Packaging Drawing
7548645 (fiberboard boxes)
Pallet Drawing
AMxSV-4071
CRITICAL PROCESSES/SKILLS:
Manufacture of TNT requires special processes, equipment, facilities and skills. Critical processes for TNT include nitration, purification, drying and flaking/packaging. Critical skills needed for TNT production include, but are not limited to process engineers, control system engineers and explosive operators.
Please note, DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, will be included in any resulting solicitation from this sources sought. Therefore, respondents shall ensure the requirements of this clause are fully understood and that the respondent will be able to comply with this clause if applicable.
RESPONSES: Interested companies who consider themselves capable of supplying TNT are invited to indicate its interest by providing the U.S. Government with ...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : W519TC-25-S-TNT1
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command : AMC
Sub Command : ACC
Sub Command 2 : ACC-CTRS
Sub Command 3 : ACC RI
Office : W6QK ACC-RI
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Mar 12, 2025 02:34 pm CDT
Original Response Date: Apr 15, 2025 03:00 pm CDT
Inactive Policy: Manual
Original Inactive Date: Apr 16, 2025
Initiative: None
Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code:
NAICS Code: 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
Place of Performance:
Documents
Tender Notice
DWG_7548645_Fiberboard-box-for-high-explosives.pdf
MIL-DTL-248D-Amendment-2-TNT.pdf
AMXSV-4071.pdf