Sources Sought: NSN: 6665-00-050-8529 M8 Chemical Paper

SOL #: W912CH-26-Q-0015Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

WARREN, MI, 48397-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (32599)

PSC

Hazard Detecting Instruments And Apparatus (6665)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e35ee616c5cb4b3ba57deb401f9c9c84/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 5, 2026

Last Updated

Apr 1, 2026

Response Deadline

Feb 16, 2026, 9:30 PM

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 Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for M8 Chemical Paper (NSN: 6665-00-050-8529, Part No.: 5-67-266). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The contract will establish pricing for five one-year ordering periods, with delivery orders placed as needed. Offers are due by Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time (Warren, MI).

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the supply of M8 Chemical Paper. Key requirements include:

Production Quantity: The contract has a guaranteed minimum of 36,373 books over the five-year period, with a maximum of 968,317 books. Individual delivery orders may have a minimum quantity of 15 books.
First Article Test (FAT): Required, including sample submission and testing per Dwg B5-67-266 and MIL-DTL-51408B.
Production Lot Testing (PLT): Required for each production lot.
Technical Data Package (TDP): Associated with this procurement, distribution code "D" (limits access to U.S. Government agencies and its contractors). Access requires a current DD 2345 certification. Export control warnings apply.
Packaging & Marking: Military preservation, packing, and marking are required in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and Special Packaging Instruction (SPI) P5-67-266.
Delivery: Free on Board (FOB) destination to Blue Grass Army Depot, Richmond, KY (DoDAAC: W912CH). Early shipments are authorized at no additional cost to the Government.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
Period of Performance: Five, one-year ordering periods.
Unit of Issue: Books.

Submission & Evaluation

Offer Due Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. local time (Warren, MI).
Submission Method: Electronically via email to Eboni Albert (eboni.q.albert.civ@army.mil). Fax, hardcopy, DVD/CD-ROM, or hand-carried bids will not be accepted.
Evaluation: Award will be based on the lowest evaluated price or Best Value.
Offer Validity: Offers must be valid for a minimum of 90 calendar days.

Eligibility

Set-Aside: This is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Registration: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Compliance: Offerors must complete all required fill-ins and representations in the RFQ.