MCAAP Aluminum Powder

This contract involves the procurement of spherical aluminum powder, Type IV, in accordance with WS23150 and MIL-PRF-23950B with Amendment 1, to be supplied in standard 55-gallon metal drums. The aluminum powder must be produced by manufacturers listed in MIL-DTL-82886A Table VI, which includes approved vendors for plastic-bonded explosive PBXN-109. All products must be accompanied by a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and a Certificate of Conformance (COC), with the latter detailing specific information such as manufacturer details, product name, national stock number, lot or batch number, manufacture and expiration dates, and confirmation of unchanged materials or processes. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) is also required to verify compliance with all elements of the specification, and it must be approved by the MCAAP AO prior to contract award. Packaging labels must at minimum include the manufacturer’s name, product details, and relevant identification numbers, and samples may be requested for government testing before finalizing the award. The government will only consider products from vendors listed in Table VI of MIL-DTL-82886A, ensuring that all aluminum powder and PBXN-109 materials meet the strict qualification and safety standards specified. The solicitation was posted on July 22, 2025, with a response deadline of July 28, 2025, and is managed by the Department of the Army’s Rock Island office, with the performance location in McAlester, Oklahoma.