Pallet Galvanizing
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Quick Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is seeking quotes for Pallet Galvanizing Services for the McAlester Army Ammunition Plant (MCAAP). This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for hot dip galvanizing of 1,960 sets of metal pallets to ASTM-A123 / A123M standards. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price award to the lowest priced responsible offeror. Quotes are due by February 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for hot dip galvanizing of 1,960 sets of MK 79-1 metal pallets (each set consisting of a top and bottom frame, 275 lbs/set). Services must adhere to ASTM-A123 / A123M standards. Key requirements include:
- Vendor Location: Within 150 miles driving distance of McAlester, OK.
- Logistics: Vendor responsible for loading and unloading Government trailers.
- Pallet Details: New, rusted, fabricated from A36 and ASTM A1011/A1011M steel.
- Quality Control: Special attention to stenciled and saddle areas to minimize roughness; sufficient drain time to prevent "blow outs."
- Preproduction Testing: Three (3) pallet sets required within 14 calendar days of receipt (waivable with prior performance).
- Turnaround: Seven (7) calendar days to complete each lot after preproduction approval.
- Documentation: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) with specific data fields is required with each returned lot.
Contract Details
- Solicitation Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ) / Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business (NAICS 332812, Size Standard 1250 employees)
- Period of Performance: Approximately April 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
- Place of Performance: McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, McAlester, OK
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 6810 (Chemicals)
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM CDT
- Submission Method: Electronic quote via email to Andrea Jones (andrea.jones36.civ@army.mil).
- Email Subject: "Quote for (W44W9M0096048757) – COMPANY NAME".
- Required Documents: Attachment 0001 (Purchase Description) and Attachment 0002 (Pricing).
- Pricing: Attachment 0002 must be fully completed (all green cells), reflect best pricing, and include shipping FOB Destination McAlester, OK. Quote must be valid for at least 30 days.
- Format: MS Office (Word, Excel) or Adobe PDF, 12-point Times New Roman, single spacing. Include solicitation number, attachments, CAGE, UEI, and contact info.
- Award Basis: Award will be made to the lowest priced responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the solicitation. The Government intends to award without discussions, evaluating price for reasonableness, completeness, and balance per FAR 13.106-3.
Key Clauses & Payment
- Applicable FAR/DFARS: Includes 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-4, and DFARS 252.232-7006.
- Payment: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) by DFAS.
- Special Conditions: An addendum details specific delivery requirements for MCAAP, including receiving hours, location, driver entry (Real ID Act), and holiday schedule.