81mm Support Assembly
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Army Contracting Command- Rock Island (ACC-RI) has issued a solicitation for the purchase of 81mm Support Assemblies to support the Pine Bluff Arsenal 81mm Program. This requirement is for a Five (5) year, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. An amendment has extended the final quote due date to April 17, 2026, at 12:00 PM CST.
Scope of Work
The primary deliverable is the 81mm Support Assembly. The contract includes a guaranteed minimum of 5,500 units and a maximum quantity of 26,700 units over the five-year period. Key requirements include:
- Preproduction Samples: Submission of 15 completed assemblies, 5 of each component (plywood support, foam support), and dimensional analyses. Material certification for adhesive and Certificates of Conformance are also required.
- Technical Specifications: Detailed technical drawings are provided for the plywood support (Part No. 12953258, A-A-55057 material), foam support (Part No. 12944515, molded polyethylene foam, A-A-59136 material), and adhesive (Part No. 12561222, synthetic elastomer and resin, JEDBOND 81-606 or equivalent).
- Inspection and Acceptance: At destination (Pine Bluff Arsenal), per MIL-STD-1916.
- Packaging: Must include contractor name, contract/purchase order number, item description, and lot/batch numbers.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ).
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years, with specific ordering periods detailed in the solicitation.
- NAICS Code: 326150 - Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing.
- Place of Performance: Pine Bluff Arsenal, White Hall, AR.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission Deadline: Quotes must be submitted via email no later than 12:00 PM CST on April 17, 2026.
- Questions Deadline: Questions regarding the solicitation were due by 08:00 AM CST on April 10, 2026.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the offeror whose quote is responsive, adheres to all terms, and presents the lowest total evaluated price. A Weighted Evaluation Price will be calculated using proposed unit prices, weightings, and maximum quantities.
- Offer Validity: Quotes and prices must remain valid for 60 days after receipt of final quotes.
- Mandatory Attachment: Bidders must complete the '81MM Support Assembly Price Matrix' (Attachment 0001) with firm-fixed unit prices for specified quantity ranges and ordering periods. Failure to complete this matrix may result in ineligibility.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Isaac Smith at isaac.c.smith36.civ@army.mil.