SAM #W519TC-27-Q-A024

Rock Island Arsenal requirement for BadgerCast FW80 bulk foundry sand

Rock Island Arsenal seeks bulk foundry sand for its Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center (JMTC). - Government buyer: Department of the Army, Rock Island Arsenal, JMTC; Army Contracting Command–Rock Island (ACC-RIA), including office RIA-JMTC and contracting office W6QK ACC-RI. - OEM: Badger Mining is named as the maker of BadgerCast FW80. The notice describes the procurement as restricted to Badger Mining; supporting approval material gives a sole-source rationale. The solicitation material also describes multiple potential agreements and competitive orders, so the documents differ on the acquisition approach. - Product and estimated usage: BadgerCast FW80 bulk foundry sand, part number FW80. Estimated annual usage is 1,875 tons; the estimate is not a guaranteed purchase quantity. Delivery planning calls for three initial truckloads, then about one truckload per week, with additional deliveries as needed. - Delivery and quality requirements: Deliver by truck using a pneumatic blower to the Building 212 Foundry. Deliveries must be within ±10% of the ordered quantity. Each shipment must include a certificate of analysis with sieve results, GFN, and Acid Demand Value, plus a representative sample for JMTC testing. Invoices are based on certified weight tickets. - Notable performance rationale: The approval material reports that tested alternatives caused operational problems, including hopper clogging, cleaning difficulties, production delays, poor output, mechanical strain, or excessive additive needs; it identifies FW80 as the only material demonstrated to meet the required flow and cleaning performance. - Other stated procurement details: The initial notice identifies the action as an SBA set-aside. The solicitation material describes agreements that may run up to five years; exact dates and a contract value are not provided.

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THIS ACTION IS RESTRICTED TO BADGER MINING.

The Rock Island Arsenal has a requirement for the following item to create a BPA.

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