Sources Sought for Trinitrotoluene (TNT) Production and Delivery

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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 …

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