Sources Sought for Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Production and Delivery

08/18/2026 PIEE Solicitation Module Notification The Government intends to utilize the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module for the posting, dissemination, and receipt of proposals for any subsequent solicitation resulting from this market research. To ensure your organization is prepared to access solicitation documents and submit responses, interested offerors are encouraged to review the PIEE Solicitation Module registration instructions provided as an attachment to this posting. Offerors are advised to complete the registration process prior to any potential solicitation release to avoid delays. ----- 04/09/2025 Industry response date updated to 29 April 2025 at 1500 CST. ----- The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, on behalf of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is issuing a sources sought notice in an effort to identify capable sources for the production and delivery of Trinitrotoluene (TNT) for Fiscal Year 27 – 31 requirements. The U.S. Government’s anticipated yearly production is approximately 1,000,000 - 8,000,000 lbs of TNT per year for five years. ITEM DESCRIPTION: ITEM                                                   NSN Trinitrotoluene (TNT)                1376-00-628-3333 These materials are used in various munitions that support DoD operations.  TNT shall be compliant with the Type I requirements as specified in MIL-DTL-248D with Amendment 2, dated 08 April 2021. Packaging shall be completed IAW TDO Part Number 7548645 (fiberboard boxes), and palletization shall be IAW “Bulk Explosives Pallet Unit AMXSV 4071 Rev 1.”  TNT originating from a foreign production source can be proposed for supply and will be subject to full disclosure of location and inspection. NSN 1376-00-628-3333 (50 to 55-lb boxes) Packaging Drawing 7548645 (fiberboard boxes) Pallet Drawing AMXSV-4071 CRITICAL PROCESSES/SKILLS: Manufacture of TNT requires special processes, equipment, facilities and skills. Critical processes for TNT include nitration, purification, drying and flaking/packaging. Critical skills needed for TNT production include, but are not limited to process engineers, control system engineers and explosive operators. Please note, DFARS 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, will be included in any resulting solicitation from this sources sought.  Therefore, respondents shall ensure the requirements of this clause are fully understood and that the respondent will be able to comply with this clause if applicable. RESPONSES :  Interested companies who consider themselves capable of supplying TNT are invited to indicate its interest by providing the U.S. Government with the following information: Provide the company name, address, point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, DUNS number, and CAGE Code.  Please indicate your business size and socio-economic status in the response.  Provide a brief summary of the company’s capabilities (a description of the facilities, personnel experience, quality system, and past/current relevant manufacturing experience and processes), and its availability.  If a respondent does not have adequate resources (facilities, technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, then it should demonstrate its ability to obtain those resources without significant delay.  Any potential key subcontractors should also be addressed, by indicating which key components or processes would be subcontracted and providing a brief summary of potential key component and/or process subcontractors.  Current major manufacturing processes and associated critical skill and equipment should also be provided.  Respondents should also include information about its facilities (size, age, condition, location and historical uses) and equipment (age, condition, efficiency and tooling).  This information shall be provided for the prime and any key subcontractors it intends to use. Interested companies should provide any minimum production requirements and any production limitations; to include whether the U.S. Government’s planned quantities as stated within this announcement meet or exceed minimum production requirements.  Respondents should also note any significant lead times with equipment or materials associated with production and delivery of TNT. Respondents should provide its estimated time for delivery once production is completed for TNT. Respondents are requested to provide a Rough Order Magnitude (ROM) price for FY27-31 in accordance with the estimated quantities listed above.  Respondents are al