Packaging Verifications for Wood Packing Material Preservatives

Reference Request for Information (RFI) Number W52P1J-16-R-0140. The United States Army Armament, Research and Development Center (ARDEC) herein solicits comments from Wood Packaging & Packing Material Stakeholders with respect to two (2) new wood preservative engineering drawings recently developed by ARDEC. It is anticipated that these new wood preservative documents will govern future preservative treatment requirements for wooden ammunition boxes and pallets for use under military ammunition contracts. In order to facilitate the generation of comments, copies of these draft drawings may be obtained by contacting Mr. Logan Frye, Contract Specialist, Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, email [email protected]. Please direct questions of a technical nature regarding this RFI to Mr. Patrick DeWald, ARDEC - Picatinny Arsenal, email [email protected]. Request that these documents be reviewed by industry stakeholders and that constructive comments/feedback be submitted for Government consideration. It is requested that any input be submitted not later than May 3, 2016. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), any response to this RFI shall not be considered as a binding offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Submittal of a response to this RFI is voluntary in nature, and the Government will not reimburse any party for the costs incurred associated with submittal of a response. Further, please be advised that while comments and feedback are being requested through this RFI, there is no guarantee that the preservative documents will be revised as a result of the input provided.