Solicitation: Chemical Paper M8

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a five-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for M8 Chemical Paper. The acquisition is a small total business set-aside. The government is procuring supplies as specified in the Schedule, with delivery orders to be placed as needs arise.

• M8 Chemical Paper

• First Article Test (FAT) is required, including sample submission and testing according to specified standards (Dwg B5-67-266, MIL-DTL-51408B).

• Packaging Quality Assurance Provisions are detailed.

• Production Lot Testing (PLT) is required for each production lot.

• Technical Data Package (TDP) is associated with this procurement and is available via SAM.gov. Access to the TDP is restricted and requires a DD 2345 certification.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Five, one-year ordering periods, starting from the date of IDIQ contract award.

• Minimum Quantity: 36,373 books for M8 Paper over the five-year period.

• Maximum Quantity: 968,317 books for M8 Paper over the five-year period.

• The minimum quantity is guaranteed; the maximum is not.

• Proposals must be submitted via email to the specified points of contact. Fax, hardcopy, or DVD/CD-ROM bids will not be accepted.

• Key Deadline: Offer Due Date/Local Time is specified on the cover page.

• Questions regarding requirements must be submitted by March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated price or Best Value.

• This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions.

• Export control warnings apply to the Technical Data Package.

• Electronic contracting is required; all proposals must be submitted via email.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for a five-year, firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for M8 Chemical Paper. The contract will establish pricing for the duration of the contract, with delivery orders placed as Government needs arise. This acquisition is being conducted under special emergency procurement authority to expedite the process using commercial and simplified acquisition procedures.

• The primary deliverable is M8 Chemical Paper.

• A First Article Test (FAT) is required for the initial delivery order.

• The Technical Data Package (TDP) is available via SAM.gov and is distribution statement C, limiting access to DoD personnel and contractors.

• Offerors must comply with specific packaging and marking requirements (MIL-STD-2073-1, SPI P5-67-266).

• Export control restrictions apply to the technical data.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price, IDIQ

• Period of Performance: Five, one-year ordering periods.

• Minimum Quantity: 36,373 books for M8 Paper.

• Maximum Quantity: 968,317 books for M8 Paper.

• The minimum quantity is guaranteed; the maximum is not.

• Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to Eboni Albert (EBONI.Q.ALBERT.CIV@ARMY.MIL) with the subject line "Solicitation W912CH-26-Q-0015 Proposal".

• Fax, hardcopy, DVD/CD-ROM, and hand-carried bids will not be accepted.

• Questions regarding requirements are due by March 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest evaluated price, considering delivery schedules and other factors as outlined in the solicitation.

• This acquisition is currently unrestricted.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) for NAICS code 325998.

• Offerors must acknowledge all amendments received.

• All proposals must be submitted for the total quantity of items identified in the solicitation; offers for less than the total quantities will be deemed non-responsive.

• Only one award will be made as a result of this solicitation.

Sources Sought Notice / Market Research

This notice is for market research purposes to gauge industry interest and capabilities for the production of M8 Chemical Paper (NSN 6665-00-050-8529, Part No. 5-67-266). The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is seeking information from small and large businesses to assist in planning a potential future acquisition strategy.

• Item: M8 Chemical Paper

• NSN: 6665-00-050-8529

• Part No.: 5-67-266

• Estimated Quantities:

  • Year 1: 192,691
  • Years 2-5: 145,490 annually

• First Article Testing (FAT): Required.

• A TDP is associated with this procurement.

• Distribution is limited to DoD and U.S. DoD contractors (Distribution Code C).

• Access requires a current DD 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) on file with DLIS.

• Interested vendors must request access via SAM.gov after verifying their JCP registration.

• All distributed TDPs must be destroyed upon completion of the government's purpose.

• Responses are voluntary and will not be compensated.

• This is not a solicitation; questions are not encouraged.

• The government is not obligated to issue a solicitation.

• Response Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m. EST.

• Submission: Email to eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil with subject line "Chemical Paper Survey Response".

• Proprietary information must be clearly marked.

Respondents are asked to provide:

• Company profile (name, address, CAGE, POC, contact info, website).

• Business type (NAICS 32599) and small business status verification.

• Nonmanufacturer rule qualification (if applicable).

• Confirmation of current DD 2345.

• Experience manufacturing this item (past contracts, current capability, production location).

• Experience with First Article Testing.

• Production lead time, monthly production rates (minimum, normal, maximum).

• Current price per unit.

• Quality management system details and certification.

• Commercial availability summary.

• Any other pertinent information.

• The government will protect confidential/trade secret data if clearly marked.

• Marked data already in the public domain or government possession will not be protected.

• Responses containing confidential information may receive limited consideration if support contractors are involved in evaluation.

Sources Sought Notice

This notice is a market research survey to gather information on industry interest, capabilities, and qualifications for the production of M8 Chemical Paper (NSN 6665-00-050-8529, Part No. 5-67-266). The Army Contracting Command – Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is using this survey to plan its acquisition strategy for a potential future acquisition. This is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations.

• Item: M8 Chemical Paper
• NSN: 6665-00-050-8529
• Part No.: 5-67-266
• Estimated Quantities:
  • Year 1: 192,691
  • Years 2-5: 145,490 annually

A TDP is available but will only be provided upon release of a solicitation. Access requires a current DD 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) on file with DLIS and a request submitted via SAM.gov. Access is contingent on verification of active Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration.

FAT is required for this procurement.

• Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 4:30 p.m. EST.
• Submission Method: Email to Eboni Albert (eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil) with subject line: "Chemical Paper Survey Response".
• Content: Responses may be partial or complete. Include relevant sales media and product manuals. Clearly mark all proprietary information with "PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN" and provide a release statement for Army personnel.

Respondents must provide company details, business type (NAICS 334511), and indicate if they qualify under specific small business categories. Firms must also confirm if they have a current DD 2345. Questions cover manufacturing experience, current manufacturing capability, production location, FAT experience, production lead time, monthly production rates, current price per unit, quality management system, commercial availability, and any other pertinent information.

• All survey input is voluntary and without compensation.
• The government does not encourage questions regarding this market research.
• This announcement does not obligate the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract.
• Confidential information must be clearly marked "CONFIDENTIAL" to receive protection. Overbreadth in marking may limit consideration, especially if support contractors are involved in evaluation.