SAM #SS-AFRL-RIZ-2026-0022

Industry Sources Sought for BDNPA/F Plasticizer for AFRL/RABE at Eglin AFB

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RABE) at Eglin Air Force Base is seeking industry sources for the supply of BDNPA/F plasticizer for energetic material formulation development. - Government Buyer: - Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), AFRL/RABE division - FA2396 USAF AFMC AFRL PZL AFRL PZLE office - Product Requested: - BDNPA/F Plasticizer (Bis-(2,2-dinitropropyl) acetal/formal) - 10 pounds required - 50/50 wt% eutectic mixture of BDNPA and BDNPF - Stabilized with DPA - Hazard classified as 1.3C liquid propellant - No NSN; commercial-off-the-shelf purchase - Technical Requirements: - Must meet specifications detailed in the Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) - Shipping to Eglin AFB Munitions Area included - Unique Requirements: - Respondents must submit capability statements and item specifications addressing MRD criteria - Relevant experience in supplying energetic plasticizers is requested - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors named; open to industry sources - Notable Details: - Material is used for energetic material formulation - Hazard classification and stabilization requirements must be met

Description

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Eglin Air Force Base has a requirement to purchase BDNPA/F plasticizer for the AFRL/RABE at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

This is a Sources Sought (SS)/Request for Information (RFI) only. This is NOT a presolicitation or Request for Quote (RFQ) and is not to be construed as any commitment by the Government. This notice does not obligate the Government to award a contract and/or pay for any quote preparation costs. The Government will not accept quotes at this time. This notice is not an offer by the Government to enter into a contract or any agreement. Interested Small Business concerns must identify to the Contracting Officer their interest and full capability to satisfy the Government's requirement by closing date listed. Responses will allow the Government to conduct an initial review of market capabilities in support of requirements identified in the attached Minimum Requirements Document (MRD) dated 8 June 2026.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested parties should provide capabilities, qualification statements, and examples that demonstrate their ability to satisfy the requirements detailed in this request. Capability packages, at minimum, should address the following questions:

Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, Point of Contact (POC) for technical and contractual issues to include name, position, telephone number, and e-mail address. Identification of whether the company is currently designated as a Small Business under the requirement’s NAICS code as defined in FAR Part 19.1 or a Small Business concern identified at FAR 19.000(a)(3): 8(a), HUBZone small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, EDWOSB, or WOSB status. Company description of relevant capability and experience to provide supplies/services in accordance with the minimum requirements listed in the attached MRD. Item specifications/descriptions/brochures being offered that meet requirements listed in attached MRD. Company's potential teammates/subcontractors (if required to ensure success). What, if any, risks or unknowns would hinder industry’s ability to meet the requirements? Do you have an active GSA contract/schedule with this item available for purchase? If so, please include contract number and a copy of contract/schedule.

Responses shall be sent via email to Jason B. Sav at jason.sav@us.af.mil, by Wednesday 17 June 2026 at 5:00 pm Eastern Time.

The Government encourages submittal of any additional comments or suggestions that you would like to share. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All correspondences sent via email shall contain a subject line that reads “SS-AFRL-RIZ -2026-0022 AFRL/RABE BDNPA/F Plasticizer”.  Please note that email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB are designed to filter emails without subject lines or with suspicious subject lines or contents (i.e., .exe, or .zip files).  Therefore, if this subject line is not included, the email may not get through the email filters.  Also be advised that .zip or .exe files are not allowable attachments and may be deleted by the email filters at Wright-Patterson AFB.  If sending attachments with email, ensure only .pdf, .doc, docx, xls, or .xsls documents are sent.  The email filter may delete any other form of attachments.

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