Pyrotechnics
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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 Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) requires pyrotechnic items for its Advanced Explosives Disposal Techniques (AEDT) training program in Huntsville, AL. This is an unrestricted, single-award Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. The specific dimensions of the pyrotechnic items are critical for operational safety and training consistency. Quotes are due June 15, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The ATF seeks to procure various pyrotechnic items, classified as Hazard Class 1.3G, including:
- 40mm Roman Candles (250 units)
- 100/150 Shot Variety Crossette Cake (100 units)
- 3" Assorted Shells (576 units)
- 4" Assorted Shells (900 units)
- Electric matches (900 units)
- Delivery services. The specified dimensions for these items are essential to ensure safe execution of training exercises, compliance with range limitations, and effectiveness of counter-charge calculations.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Single-award Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 32599 (All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 1370 (Pyrotechnics)
- Required Delivery Date (RDD): 90 days after award
- Place of Performance: ATF – NCETR, 3750 Corporal Road, Huntsville, AL 35898
Submission & Evaluation
Contractors must submit a firm-fixed price quote along with a complete technical evaluation. Quotes will be evaluated using a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) source selection process. Technical acceptability requires meeting all RFQ requirements, while price will be evaluated based on the total for all Contract Line Items (CLINs).
- Questions Due: June 2, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: June 15, 2026, by 3:00 PM EST
- Submission Method: Email to Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov and Nya.Houston@atf.gov, referencing the solicitation number.
Additional Notes
Prospective vendors must be actively registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM). Attachment A, the Pricing Table, must be used by vendors to form their quotes. The solicitation incorporates various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Justice Acquisition Regulation (JAR) clauses.