Bulk Foundry Sand
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.ACC-CTRS.ACC RI.W6QK ACC-RI · Response deadline: Wed, 28 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) is soliciting offers for bulk foundry sand. Foundry sand is a specialized industrial material used in metal casting operations to create molds and cores. In military applications, foundry sand supports the production of cast metal components for vehicles, weapons systems, and other equipment requiring precision-manufactured parts.
The specific quantity, technical specifications, delivery schedule, and packaging requirements see the solicitation. Foundry sand is typically classified by grain size distribution, silica content, clay content, and other physical properties that affect casting quality.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of the Army, Army Contracting Command-Rock Island (ACC-RI) |
| Notice type | Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W519TC-27-Q-A024 |
| NAICS | 327999 — All Other Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside — Total |
| Response deadline | October 28, 2026, 6:00 PM CDT |
| Place of performance | Rock Island, IL |
Who can bid
This opportunity is reserved for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside — Total program. Your business must qualify as small under NAICS 327999 size standards (500 employees for this code) and must be registered in SAM.gov with active status.
Applicable small business categories include:
- Standard small business concerns
- Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Businesses (EDWOSB) if the agency applies the rule of two
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB)
- HUBZone and 8(a) certified firms (if applicable provisions are included)
Verify your size status in the SBA's Size Standards Tool prior to expending bid preparation resources. Joint ventures are permitted if structured according to 13 CFR 121.103(h).
How to put together a competitive bid
For industrial mineral commodity solicitations, focus on these elements:
Technical compliance: Foundry sand specifications are exacting. Obtain the complete specification (likely AFS grain fineness, permeability, moisture content, and sieve analysis requirements) from the solicitation. Consider requesting pre-solicitation testing if your product hasn't been used by this buyer before.
Supply chain and sourcing: Document your provenance and quality control processes. Military foundries require consistency batch-to-batch. If you source sand rather than mine it, secure letters of commitment from suppliers capable of meeting volume and schedule demands see the solicitation for specifics.
Pricing strategy: Bulk commodity contracts are price-sensitive. Calculate delivered costs carefully—Rock Island, Illinois involves freight considerations from sand deposits (typically in Wisconsin, Minnesota, or Illinois itself). Factor in seasonal trucking rates and potential rail siding access.
Past performance: Prepare references from foundry sand or similar industrial mineral supply contracts, particularly with federal or defense customers.
SAM registration: Confirm expiration post-award; foundry sand contracts may extend multiple option years.
Next steps
Access the full solicitation W519TC-27-Q-A024 on SAM.gov immediately to obtain technical specifications, quantities, delivery requirements, and evaluation criteria. The response deadline is October 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM CDT—note this tight nine-day window from posting. Allow adequate time for any required samples, certifications, or SAM system processing.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →