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SP8000-DLA RFI - Bis(2,2-dinitropropyl)acetal/formal (BDNPA/F)

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SP8000_DLA_RFI_Bis_2_2_dinitropropyl_acetal_formalFederal

Submission Closed04/10/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

NAICS

325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

DLA Strategic Materials Request for Information on BDNPA/F

rfi

High

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Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedMar 27

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineApr 10

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

04/10/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

Contacts2 people available

OfficeFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Dcso Columbus Division #3

Office AddressFORT BELVOIR, VA, 22060-6223, USA

Contacts

Alicia Barrowman

contact@example.gov

Felicia London

contact@example.gov

Full Description

DISCLAIMER: This request for information (RFI) is for planning purposes only and is not a request for quote (RFQ), invitation for bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the government to acquire any supplies or services. Responses to this RFI are not quotes or offers and cannot be accepted by the government to form a binding contract. The government will determine if/how to proceed based on the results of this notice. Companies that respond to this notice should not expect to receive feedback regarding submissions. The government will not pay any costs incurred in response to this notice. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the responding party. The information provided in this notice is subject to change and is not binding on the government. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. DLA Strategic Materials representatives may or may not choose to meet with potential offerors. Such discussions would only be intended to get further clarification of potential capability to meet the requirements, especially any development and certification risks.

SCOPE OF WORK: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Strategic Materials Directorate is seeking information for the potential acquisition of Bis(2,2-dinitropropyl)acetal/formal (BDNPA/F) consistent with MIL-DTL-32744 for addition into the National Defense Stockpile.

Please complete attached survey and return to (Alicia Barrowman at alicia.barrowman@dla.mil and Felicia London at felicia.london@dla.mil) with “RFI – BDNPA/F” in the subject line.