M82 Packaging Cushions

SOL #: W519TC-26-Q-PACKCombined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Army
W6QK ACC-RI
ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, United States

Place of Performance

White Hall, AR

NAICS

Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing (326140)

PSC

Packaging And Packing Bulk Materials (8135)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Timeline

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Posted
Dec 29, 2025
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Last Updated
Feb 5, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Feb 26, 2026, 7:00 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, Army Contracting Command Rock Island (ACC-RI), is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for 77,000 M82 Packaging Cushion Spacers to support Pine Bluff Arsenal (PBA). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The award will be a single Firm Fixed Price contract. Proposals are due February 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM CST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for 77,000 M82 Packaging Cushion Spacers, manufactured in accordance with Drawing 13-19-220 Rev E. These spacers are critical components for various end items, as detailed in the pricing matrix. Key requirements include:

  • First Article Testing (FAT): Submission of 10 pre-production samples with material certification for inspection and testing. Offerors must perform all measurements per Drawing 13-19-220 Rev E and submit a detailed report, including moisture content data.
  • Quality Assurance: Acceptance of product will be based on MIL-STD-1916. Each lot shipped must include a Lot Acceptance Test Report with inspection data and moisture content.
  • Place of Performance: US Army, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR 71602.
  • Period of Performance: Full production quantity to be delivered by April 30, 2026. The contract is anticipated to be one base year with one option year.

Contract Details

  • Solicitation Number: W519TC26QPACK
  • Contract Type: Single Award Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
  • Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
  • NAICS Code: 326140 – Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
  • Product Service Code: 8135 – Packaging And Packing Bulk Materials

Proposal Submission Requirements

Offerors must submit the following by the deadline:

  • A completed Price Matrix (Attachment 0001).
  • Completed responses to the RFQ Questionnaire (Attachment 0002), addressing experience with Polystyrene Plastic Foam for ammunition, moisture testing capabilities (<0.4%), and density requirements (2.00 lbs/cu ft).
  • Proof of gained access to Distribution Level D Drawing 13-19-220 Rev E. Access to restricted drawings requires Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration (DD Form 2345).
  • All submissions must be emailed to Contract Specialist Dustin Sexton (dustin.p.sexton.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Bethany Carbajal (bethany.n.carbajal.civ@army.mil).

Evaluation and Award

Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest price determined fair, reasonable, and technically acceptable. Price analysis will be used, and the Government reserves the right to request additional data to validate price reasonableness. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of response.

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Points of Contact

Bethany CarbajalSECONDARY

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