Monopropellant Production Drums

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of domestically manufactured 55-gallon drums/containers (NSN 8140-01-054-6702) for monopropellant production. The drums must meet specific requirements outlined in drawing 7263829 Rev NR and specification A-A-58020A, Type II, Class 4.

• Product: 55-gallon steel drums with polyethylene inserts.

• Manufacturing: Must be manufactured domestically.

• Specifications: Must conform to drawing 7263829 Rev NR, specification A-A-58020A (Type II, Class 4), and other referenced standards (ASTM D2000, 49 CFR 100-199, ASTM D3951).

• Certification: Requires certification of conformance to UN test requirements (49 CFR 178.600) and certification of compliance for material and conformance to drawings/specifications.

• Packaging: Drums are to be palletized four per pallet, single stacked, stretch-wrapped, on 48" x 48" pallets. Shipments must be on a dedicated tractor-trailer.

• Documentation: Includes a Packaging Test Report (CDRL A001), Certification of Material, and Certification of Conformance.

• Cybersecurity: Requires implementation of enhanced security controls, including a System Security Plan (SSP) and Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM) in accordance with DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST SP 800-171.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is due no later than 20 weeks following award of contract for the initial quantity.

• Offer Due Date: June 30, 2026, 03:00 PM.

• Submission: Standard Form 1449 is used for the solicitation. Invoices and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Evaluation: Not detailed in the provided sections.

• Set-Aside: This acquisition is a 100% small business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 332439 (Metal Can and Jar Manufacturing).

• Size Standard: 600 employees.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, payment, inspection, packaging, and cybersecurity requirements.

• Technical Points of Contact will be provided after award.

• The solicitation includes multiple options, as indicated by the "Deliverables Schedule" referencing "each subsequent order shall be an option."

Statement of Work (SOW)

To procure domestically manufactured 55-gallon Monopropellant Production Drums/Containers.

• Manufacture, inspect, test, package, and deliver 55-gallon Monopropellant Production Drums/Containers.

• Drums must be manufactured in accordance with drawing 7263829 Rev NR and specification A-A-58020A, Type II, Class 4 (steel with polyethylene insert).

• Containers must meet performance-oriented packaging (POP) requirements of 49 CFR 178.600 for UN6HA1/Y1.2/100 and UN1A2/Y1.2/100.

• Required UN testing per 49 CFR Parts 173 and 178 and specification A-A-58020A Section 4.2.

• Packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951, with drums palletized four per pallet, single stacked, and stretch wrapped on 48"x48" pallets.

• Shipments must be on a dedicated tractor-trailer.

• Containers must meet specified UN packaging requirements.

• Certification of Compliance for material and Certification of Conformance to drawings and specifications are required.

• Delivery is due no later than 20 weeks following award of contract for the initial quantity.

• Final inspection and acceptance will be performed at NSWC IHD.

• Delivery Address: Indian Head, MD 20640-5125 (full address provided after award).

• Domestic manufacturing is required.

• Specific certifications are required, including:

  • Certification of Conformance to drawings and specifications.
  • Certification of Material.
  • UN Test Report (CDRL A001).

• Two copies of the UN test report are due at the time of the first container shipment.

• One copy of the certification of conformance to UN test requirements is required.

• Two copies of the Certification of Material and Certification of Conformance are to accompany each shipment and one copy mailed separately.

• A specific label is required on shrink-wrap for each palletized assembly.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) detailing a "PACKAGING TEST REPORT" (Data Item A001) for "Monopropellant Production Drums /Container". It specifies the requirements for this report as part of the contract.

• Data Item Number: A001
• Title: PACKAGING TEST REPORT
• Subtitle: UN TEST REPORT
• Contract Reference: SOW paragraphs 3.3 and 4.1
• Requiring Office: NSWC IHD, Code M42
• Submission: The UN Test Report is required prior to or at the time of the initial Monopropellant Production Drums/Container shipment.
• Distribution: Electronic (1) and Hard Copy (2) submission is required.
• Distribution Statement: Statement B, with restrictions for U.S. Government Agencies; Test and Evaluation. Other requests must be referred to NSWC Indian Head.
• Destruction Notice: Standard notice for sensitive technical data.
• Warning: Technical data export restrictions apply.

This CDRL outlines a specific deliverable (Packaging Test Report) required under the contract. Bidders should note the content requirements, submission timing (tied to shipment), and distribution/handling instructions for this report. It indicates a requirement for testing and reporting related to the packaging of the monopropellant drums.