M8 Smoke Pot Inner Packing
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The United States Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is soliciting proposals for the supply of M8 Smoke Pot Inner Packing to Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA), Pine Bluff, AR. This requirement is for a five-year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due May 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is the Inner Packing for M8 Smoke Pot, part number 2000-1538: 3XUS9. The specified material is a 70/30 Polystyrene/Polyethylene Crosslinked IPN, in a subdued "Gray-Green" color, with detailed technical specifications provided in drawings 36-3-144 Rev D and 36-3-145 Rev A. Access to these drawings requires certification with the US/Canada Joint Certification Program (DD Form 2345).
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five (5) years, with defined ordering periods (Base Period FY2026 through Ordering Period 4 FY2030).
- Guaranteed Minimum Quantity: 13,500 each
- Maximum Quantity: 67,500 each for the life of the contract.
- Place of Performance: Pine Bluff Arsenal, White Hall, AR.
- NAICS Code: 326140 (Size Standard: 1000 employees).
- Deliverables: Preproduction samples within 30 days of award, Test/Inspection Reports (FAT, Lot Acceptance), and Technical Reports (Certificate of Analysis, Material Certification) as per the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL). Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) is required.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM CST.
- Evaluation: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection. Proposals will be evaluated on Technical Factor (Manufacturing Plan, Experience, Delivery Schedule) and Price Factor (based on the updated Attachment 0001 - Price Matrix).
- Submission: Electronically to Jennifer Edwards (jennifer.l.edwards158.civ@army.mil).
Important Notes
Amendment 0002 extended the proposal deadline. Amendment 0001 updated the Price Matrix (Attachment 0001) and added clauses FAR 52.222-90 and DFARS 252.227-7016. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.