Pyrotechnics Explosive Products
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (DOJ) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) National Center for Explosives Training and Research (NCETR) is conducting a Sources Sought for market research purposes to identify qualified small and socio-economic program participants capable of providing Pyrotechnics Explosives Products. This effort is for a future Firm-Fixed Price, Single Award contract. Responses are due April 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Pyrotechnics Explosives Products as detailed in Attachment A - Pyrotechnics Explosives Products. Specific items mentioned include:
- 40mm Romand Candles
- 100/150 Shot Variety Crossette Cake
- 3" Assorted Shells
- 4" Assorted Shells
- Electric Matches
Vendors must provide details on product packaging and a list of available products consistent with Attachment A, ensuring all specifications meet or exceed salient characteristics.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Anticipated Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Single Award
- NAICS Code: 713990 – All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
- Set-Aside: Market research targeting 8(a), HUBZone, Service-Disable Veteran Owned, Woman Owned, and general Small Businesses.
- Place of Performance: Redstone Arsenal, AL
- Anticipated Award: May 2026
- Delivery: 90 days post-award
- Projected RFP/RFQ Release: Late April or early May 2026
- Questions Due: April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Published: April 20, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be evaluated to determine the pool of interested and capable small and socio-economic businesses. The Government does not intend to rank submissions. Accuracy of SAM.gov, CAGE code, and UEI information is highly recommended.
Additional Notes
This is for market research only; it is not a request for proposal or quote. No pricing information is requested. Responses are not considered offers. Submissions should be one copy in Microsoft Word and one in PDF, not exceeding eight one-sided pages each (total 16 pages). No cover page, table of contents, appendix, or extensive emails. All questions and capability packages must be emailed to Brian Wilkins at Brian.Wilkins@atf.gov.