What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a stationary electric ordnance deformer capable of processing spent cartridges up to 20mm at a rate of 8,000 to 11,000 pounds per hour. This opportunity is set aside for total small businesses, making it suitable for small contractors with expertise in manufacturing and demilitarization equipment. Interested vendors should note that the notice type is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, indicating they will need to prepare a bid in response to this solicitation.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT – SUPPLIES
Ordnance Deformer
The Alpena CRTC Munitions Section
To be acceptable to the government, the requirement must comply with DESR 6055.09 91-201, Edition 1, Change 1,
February 23, 2024, paragraph V4.E5.18 and sub paragraphs. (see below)
Ordnance Deformer, Stationary Electric – 1ea.
ORDNANCE DEFORMER, STATIONARY UNIT, PROCESSES SPENT CARTRIDGES UP TO AND
INCLUDING 20MM AT 8,000 TO 11,000 LBS PER HOUR DEPENDING ON SIZE AND MIX OF
CARTRIDGES.
INCLUDES:
INFEED CONVEYOR, ELECTRIC DRIVE, INCLUDES INFEED CATCH HOPPER HIGH SPEED ROTARY
DRUM GRINDER, INCLUDES HOOD, CHUTE AND SOFT START. DISCHARGE CONVEYOR,
ELECTRONIC DRIVE. CONTROL PANEL AND SYSTEM INTEGRATION.
CURRENT ELECTRIC AVAILABLE IS 120/208 VOLT, 3 PHASE
Installation Set up and training – 1 group. On site training/set up of equipment and calibrate system to meet
government specifications.
Shipping – 1 ea.
DESR 6055.09 91-201, Edition 1, Change 1, February 23, 2024, paragraph V4.E5.18 and sub paragraphs for
informational purposes only:
V4.E5.18.1. A demilitarization operation for processing expended .50-caliber and smaller cartridge cases
can be treated as a non-explosive operation provided:
V4.E5.18.1.1. Cartridge casings to be processed are screened prior to processing. Screening is intended to
ensure that only .50-caliber and smaller are processed, and to remove unused .50-caliber and smaller
cartridges.
V4.E5.18.1.2. Demilitarization processing equipment is tested to be capable of containing overpressure,
fragment, and thermal hazards associated with a worst-case reaction involving a single live round of the
most energetic cartridge that could be processed in the equipment.
V4.E5.18.1.3. Demilitarization processing equipment is operated within the manufacturer’s specifications
and restricted only to the processing of expended .50-caliber and smaller cartridge casings.
V4.E5.18.1.4. Demilitarization processing equipment is inspected and maintained to ensure safe operation.
V4.E5.18.2. The DoD Components must:
V4.E5.18.2. (Added)(DAF) Installations will follow guidance as specified in DoDM 4140.72: (T-
0)
V4.E5.18.2.1. Approve the use of specific demilitarization processing equipment. V4.E5.18.2.1.
(Added)(DAF) Commanders will approve the use of demilitarization equipment that meets the
requirements of paragraph V4.E5.18.1.2.
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V4.E5.18.2.2. Establish and implement procedures for:
V4.E5.18.2.2.1. Screening and segregating the material to be processed.
V4.E5.18.2.2.1. (Added)(DAF) Units will follow guidance and procedures in DoDM
4140.72, item technical data, DAFMAN 21-201, and T.O. 11A-1-60. (T-0)
V4.E5.18.2.2.2. Operating, inspecting, and maintaining the demilitarization processing
equipment to ensure safe operation.
V4.E5.18.2.2.2. (Added)(DAF) Units will follow manufacturers’ instructions and develop
locally written instructions specific to their installation for the type(s) of demilitarization
equipment utilized. (T-0) Follow guidance in paragraph V1.E6.12. for locally written
instructions. (T-1)
V4.E5.18.2.2.3. Dispositioning of processed material.
V4.E5.18.2.2.3. (Added)(DAF) Units will establish procedures for the management and
disposition of materials in accordance with DoDM 4140.72, DoDD 5134.01, DoDM
4160.21, DoDI 4160.28, DoDI 4140.62, DAFMAN 21-201, and AFMAN 32-7002. (T-0)
V4.E5.18.3. Explosives safety siting requirements are:
V4.E5.18.3.1. Demilitarization processing operation locations meeting the requirements of
paragraphs V4.E5.18.1. and V4.E5.18.2., and located outside of IBD from all PESs, do not require
submission of a site plan to the DDESB as addressed in paragraph V1.E5.3.9.
V4.E5.18.3.2. Locations used for demilitarization processing operations that are located within
IBD arcs:
V4.E5.18.3.2.1. Require submission of a site plan to the DDESB.
V4.E5.18.3.2.2. Must be sited at ILD, except from the PES to which it is integral.
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