Opportunity
SAM #QRP26-101
Sale of Deformed Expended Small Arms Brass Casings from Camp Grayling, Michigan
Buyer
W8ac Maneuver Element, Joint Forces Headquarters
Posted
May 08, 2026
Respond By
May 11, 2026
Identifier
QRP26-101
NAICS
423990, 423930
This opportunity is for the purchase and removal of 36,800 lbs of deformed expended small arms brass casings from Camp Grayling, Michigan. - The casings include .50 caliber, 5.56 mm, blanks, and 7.62 mm, all processed through Army Peculiar Equipment (APE) 1408 M1 munitions deformer, making them unusable for reloading. - Material is packaged in 16 gaylord cardboard boxes, each containing 2,300 lbs of brass. - Bidders must supply 16 gaylord boxes and bottom slips capable of supporting up to 2,500 lbs, or pay a $200 replacement fee. - Bids are due by May 26, 2026, with award notification on May 28, 2026. - Removal of material must occur within 14 days of award. - The highest price per pound bidder will be awarded. - No specific OEMs or vendors are mentioned; this is a surplus material sale. - Place of performance and removal is Camp Grayling, MI; contracting office is in Lansing, MI. - Contact for questions: Josh Thomas, Camp Grayling QRP Manager.
Key Details: - Total quantity: 36,800 lbs of deformed brass casings - Packaged in 16 gaylord boxes (2,300 lbs each) - All casings are visually inspected and deformed - Removal required within 14 days of award - Bidders must provide boxes or pay fee - Highest price per pound wins - No OEMs or competing products; surplus sale - Locations: Camp Grayling (performance), Lansing (contracting office) - Bid deadline: May 26, 2026; award: May 28, 2026
Description
Expended Small Arms Casings (i.e., brass) in the following calibers: .50 caliber, 5.56 mm, blanks, and 7.62 mm.1.B.2. All material has been visually inspected and processed through Army Peculiar Equipment (APE) 1408 M1 munitions deformer. The APE renders casings unusable for their intended purpose and unsuitable for reloading.1.B.3. Brass is prepared for shipping in gaylord cardboard boxes containing 2,300 lbs. of brass. Weight of gaylord box and pallet is not included in 2300 lbs. Note: Due to shortage of our gaylord boxes, winner of bid will bring 16 gaylord boxes and bottom slips that support up to 2500 pounds or will be charged a fee of $200.00 to cover cost of replacements.