- Country: USA
- Summary: Sources Sought for Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Production and Delivery
- UST Ref No: 117502398
- Deadline: 29 Apr 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: Refer Document
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: W519TC-25-S-TNT1
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04/09/2025
Industry response date updated to 29 April 2025 at 1500 CST.
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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... - Documents:
DWG_7548645_Fiberboard-box-for-high-explosives.pdf
MIL-DTL-248D-Amendment-2-TNT.pdf
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The DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE ARMY, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Sources Sought for Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Production and Delivery. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 117502398 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-04-29.
The estimated tender value is Refer Document, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
