This is a solicitation for Zirconium Hydride, including First Article Testing (10 pounds) and production quantities (2,216 pounds), to be utilized at Crane Army Ammunition Activity. The requirement specifies adherence to MIL-SPEC ****, technical specifications, and packaging requirements. Domestic production and a detailed supply chain decomposition are required. Quotes must be submitted electronically by April 24, 2026, 12 PM Central Time. Questions must be submitted by April 15, 2026. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The award will be based on best value, considering technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing. Certified cost or pricing data may be required. Delivery is FOB destination to Crane Army Ammunition Activity, with specific receiving hours and appointment procedures. A certified material analysis is required for each item per delivery.
The delivery schedule for the first article test (FAT) of zirconium hydride is 3 weeks after contract award (ARO), and the production quantity is 2 weeks after FAT approval. Additional delivery dates are specified for option years: 366 days after award (DAA) to 731 DAA, 732 DAA to 1,097 DAA, 1,098 DAA to 1,463 DAA, and 1,464 DAA to 1,829 DAA.
The bid notice states that payment will be made by DFAS via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
The basis for award is best value, fair and reasonable. Award will be given to the offeror who provides the best value offer, is deemed responsible, and whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for an award. The bid also requires the offeror to be capable of producing zirconium hydride domestically with all components sourced in the United States and to provide a supply chain map. Additionally, the zirconium hydride must meet specific chemical and physical requirements of ****, including percentage of hydrogen, analysis methods, particle diameter, and trace element quantification.
The bid notice mentions that the contractor is liable for the accuracy of submitting a quote and for any incurred costs if the quote was submitted erroneously.
Questions shall be submitted no later than 10 days before the solicitation closes, which is April 15, 2026.