--Site visit held 20 May 08 in order to select business partner; candidates within 100 miles radius of Crane Army Ammunition Activity (CAAA) should respond.

The Crane Army Ammunition Activity is seeking to establish a business partnership to support its mission by selling recyclable materials derived from the demilitarization of conventional munitions, in accordance with 10 USC 4690 and Public Law 109-364. This competitive process aims to select a partner that will provide the best overall benefit to the Government through the recycling and demilitarization program of ammunition metals. An industry site visit was conducted on May 20, 2008, to evaluate prospective candidates located within a 100-mile radius of the Crane facility in Indiana. The Government intends to make a final selection by June 2, 2008, following best commercial practices and in its best interest. Interested parties were directed to contact Rachel Eaggleston to participate in the site visit, with no time extensions allowed. This solicitation, identified by number W53W9LSCRAP, is managed by the Department of Defense office located in Crane, Indiana. It serves as an initial step for competitively soliciting offers but does not obligate the Government to issue a formal solicitation. The focus is on leveraging recyclable munitions materials to enhance operational efficiency and support environmental stewardship by responsibly handling demilitarized metals. The opportunity targets businesses that can collaborate closely with the Crane Army Ammunition Activity and aligns with legal mandates governing the sale and use of proceeds from these recycled materials.