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DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Tue, 03 Nov 2026

What the government is buying

The Department of the Army, specifically the Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) at Fort Drum, intends to procure charcoal under a small business set-aside. The NAICS code 335991 corresponds to "Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing," which includes charcoal and related carbon-based products used in various industrial, metallurgical, and filtration applications.

Given the military context, this charcoal likely supports operations at Fort Drum—potentially for water filtration systems, air purification, metalworking processes, or specialized equipment maintenance. The Army frequently requires activated carbon and charcoal products for environmental remediation, protective equipment, and industrial applications across installations.

Key facts

Who can bid

This opportunity is restricted to small businesses as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. To qualify, your business must:

• Meet the Small Business Administration size standard for NAICS 335991
• Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov)
• Have an active SAM registration with current representations and certifications
• Possess any required DUNS/UEI identifiers and appropriate NAICS codes in your SAM profile

No other socioeconomic set-aside applies (e.g., no HUBZone, 8(a), SDVOSB, or WOSB preference layered here). Any small business meeting the size standard and product requirements may compete.

How to put together a competitive bid

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notices typically mean the government has streamlined acquisition—award may occur without further discussion, so submit your most competitive offer initially.

For charcoal/carbon products under NAICS 335991, focus on:

Product specifications: Charcoal varies dramatically by application—activated carbon for filtration, metallurgical charcoal, or barbecue-grade products differ in porosity, ash content, and purity. See the solicitation for exact technical requirements, including mesh size, iodine number, moisture content, or military specifications (MIL-SPEC) that may apply.

Supply chain documentation: Identify your manufacturing source. If you are a distributor rather than manufacturer, confirm your supplier relationships and any required Manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance. The Army may require domestic sourcing under the Buy American Act or Berry Amendment for certain carbon products.

Delivery and packaging: Military installations have specific receiving protocols. Fort Drum's location in northern New York may affect freight costs and lead times, especially in winter months. Clarify whether the government requires palletized delivery, lot traceability, or material safety data sheets.

Past performance: If you have prior federal or commercial charcoal/carbon supply experience, prepare references. For first-time federal contractors, emphasize quality certifications (ISO, ASTM standards for activated carbon) and relevant commercial contracts.

Pricing strategy: Total small business set-asides can attract diverse bidders. Research historical pricing for comparable NSN items or analyze your true production costs plus reasonable margin.

Next steps

1. Read the full solicitation immediately at SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0085
2. Confirm place of performance and delivery requirements—these are not in the metadata and affect your capability to perform
3. Note the strict deadline: November 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM Central Time; late submissions are inadmissible
4. Verify SAM registration status and update any expired certifications before preparing your offer

View the official notice on SAM.gov →