AFRL/RABE BDNPA/F Plasticizer
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 Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RABE) at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, has issued a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) to identify qualified vendors capable of supplying BDNPA/F plasticizer. This market research aims to assess industry capabilities for the procurement of this energetic material. Responses are due by June 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
AFRL/RABE requires ten (10) pounds of BDNPA/F plasticizer (DPA stabilizer) for energetic material formulation development. This material, classified as a 1.3C liquid propellant, is used for research and development purposes. Key specifications include:
- Noun: Bis-(2,2-dinitropropyl) acetal/formal (BDNPA/F) stabilized with DPA
- NSN: None (Commercial-Off-The-Shelf)
- Hazard Classification: 1.3C
- Quantity: 10 pounds
- Composition: 50/50 wt% eutectic mixture of BDNPA and BDNPF The material is to be shipped to Eglin AFB, FL, in accordance with a specific technical data control number.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Purpose: Market research to review market capabilities; not a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Not formally set-aside, but specifically seeks interest and capabilities from Small Business concerns.
- Response Due: June 17, 2026, 5:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published: June 8, 2026
Submission Requirements
Interested parties, particularly Small Business concerns, should provide capability packages addressing:
- Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, and Point of Contact (technical and contractual).
- Identification of Small Business designation (e.g., 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, EDWOSB, WOSB).
- Description of relevant capability and experience to meet the Minimum Requirements Document (MRD).
- Item specifications/descriptions/brochures for the offered BDNPA/F plasticizer.
- Potential teammates/subcontractors.
- Identified risks or unknowns in meeting requirements.
- Details of any active GSA contract/schedule for this item.
Submission Instructions
Responses must be sent via email to Jason B. Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil. The email subject line must be “SS-AFRL-RIZ -2026-0022 AFRL/RABE BDNPA/F Plasticizer”. Allowed attachment types are .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, or .xsls; .zip or .exe files are not permitted.
Additional Notes
This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract or pay for response preparation costs.