Sale of Reusable Sodium Nitrate and Steel Drums
Overview
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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, specifically the Anniston Munitions Center (ANMC), is conducting a Sources Sought to identify buyers for the sale of reusable sodium nitrate and steel drums from M814 and M605 Document Destroyers. ANMC seeks to offload approximately 544,920 lbs of sodium nitrate and 2,868 steel drums for reuse or recycling, as they lack the resources for reclamation. Responses are due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Opportunity
This opportunity involves the sale of M814 and M605 Document Destroyers, which are emergency incendiary drums. Each drum contains approximately 190 lbs of sodium nitrate in prill form, acting as a primary oxidizer, along with an inner fiberboard drum. The steel drums weigh 275 lbs each and have been sealed for over 50 years. ANMC cannot verify the current physical state or stability of the sodium nitrate; bidders will be responsible for all chemical analysis and testing. Prior to sale, ANMC personnel will disassemble each drum to remove the igniter and fuse, re-assembling them to contain only the sodium nitrate and fiberboard.
Key Quantities
- M814 Document Destroyers: 2,133 Each (approx. 405,270 lbs sodium nitrate)
- M605 Document Destroyers: 735 Each (approx. 139,650 lbs sodium nitrate)
- Total Drums: 2,868 Each
- Approximate Total Sodium Nitrate: 544,920 lbs
Logistics & Site Visits
Interested parties can schedule site visits between June 2025 and June 2026. Visits must be coordinated a minimum of two weeks in advance due to security protocols and background checks, and will be conducted Monday-Thursday, 0800-1500 CDST at Anniston, AL. ANMC will handle material movement, staging, opening, closing, and remediation during visits. For specific information on the Document Destroyers, contact Mr. Jason Bass at 256-240-3540.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 30, 2026, 5:30 PM ET
- Published: June 27, 2025
Additional Notes
Attached images (IMG_1158.jpg, IMG_1160.jpg, IMG_1161.jpg, IMG_1159.jpg) provide visual context of the containers and their contents, including granular material and internal components. Bidders should review these images for a better understanding of the items.