Explosives and Explosive Products
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
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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 Justice, ATF is soliciting quotes for Explosives and Explosive Products to establish a Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). This is a Firm Fixed Price contract, designated as a Partial Small Business Set-Aside. The place of performance is Huntsville, AL. Questions are due by May 27, 2026, and quotes are due by June 5, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ # 15A00026Q00000044) aims to procure a comprehensive range of explosives and explosive products. The resulting Multiple Award BPA will cover five ordering periods, ensuring the supply of critical materials for the ATF.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The core requirement is for various "Explosives and Explosive Products," as detailed in Attachment F - Explosives and Explosive Products Description List. This includes items such as commercial and military time fuses, fuse igniters, powders (double base, Pyrodex, black powder), various detonators (fuse cap, electric blasting, delay, electronic, seismic), boosters (multiple gram and pound sizes), detonating cord, emulsions, blocks (C-4, TNT), compositions (A5, Comp B, C1, C2), ANFO, smokeless drums, oil well perfs, and pyrotechnic items (salutes, shells, Roman candles, cakes).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Contract Vehicle: Multiple Award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Partial Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325920 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Agency: Department of Justice, ATF Acquisition and Property Management Division
- Place of Performance: Huntsville, AL 35898, United States
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes in two volumes:
- Volume I (Technical Acceptability): Requires a technical data sheet for all quoted products, referencing Attachment F.
- Volume II (Price): Requires completed Attachments A through E (Price Lists for BPA Years 1-5) and a total evaluated price for all five BPA ordering periods.
Award will be made to technically acceptable vendors offering fair and reasonable pricing. Vendors are encouraged to quote as many explosives and explosive products as possible, though quoting all items is not mandatory.
Key Dates
- Questions Due: May 27, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Quotes Due: June 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published Date: May 20, 2026
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Brian Wilkins
- Email: Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov
- Phone: 202-648-9120