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

1
Posted
Dec 29, 2025
2
Last Updated
Feb 5, 2026
3
Submission Deadline
Feb 5, 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 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. Proposals are due by 1:00 PM CST on February 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for the manufacture and delivery of 77,000 M82 Packaging Cushion Spacers in accordance with Drawing 13-19-220 Rev E. These spacers are continuously needed by PBA. The place of performance is the US Army, Pine Bluff Arsenal, Pine Bluff, AR.

Contract & Timeline

  • Contract Type: Single award Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Contract.
  • Period of Performance: Full production quantity to be delivered by April 30, 2026. The anticipated duration is one base year with the option to exercise one option year.
  • Solicitation Number: W519TC-26-Q-PACK
  • NAICS Code: 326140 – Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing
  • Product Service Code: 8135 – Packaging and Packing Bulk Materials
  • Proposal Due: February 26, 2026, 1:00 PM CST

Key Requirements & Deliverables

Offerors must demonstrate capability in Polystyrene Plastic Foam manufacturing for ammunition, including moisture testing (not exceeding 0.4%) and meeting a density of 2.00 lbs per cubic foot. A First Article Test (FAT) is required, involving the submission of 10 pre-production samples with material certification for inspection and testing against Drawing 13-19-220 Rev E. Lot Acceptance Test Reports with supplier inspection data and moisture content are also required for each lot shipped. Quality requirements adhere to MIL-STD-1916.

Submission Instructions

Proposals must include:

  • A completed Price Matrix (B08_Attachment 0001).
  • Completed responses to the RFQ Questionnaire (B08_Attachment 0002).
  • Proof of gained access to Distribution Level D Drawing 13-19-220 Rev E. 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 Criteria

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.

Important Notes

  • Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov at the time of response.
  • Access to restricted drawings (Distribution Level D) requires Joint Certification Program (JCP) registration and completion of DD Form 2345. Technical Data Package information (B08_Attachment 0005) details this process.
  • Incorporated clauses and provisions (B08_Attachment 0006) must be reviewed.

People

Points of Contact

Bethany CarbajalSECONDARY

Files

Files

Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download
Download

Versions

Version 3Viewing
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Feb 5, 2026
Version 2
Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Posted: Jan 13, 2026
View
Version 1
Sources Sought
Posted: Dec 29, 2025
View
M82 Packaging Cushions | GovScope