Description
The US Government is seeking information on domestic products, suppliers, designers, and manufacturers of polymer shipping and storage containers for use on 60mm / 81mm / 120mm mortar ammunition and 155mm artillery propelling charges. The containers must be lightweight, have a closure mechanism, be moisture-resistant, and have a comparable cost to legacy packaging. The inner polymer container should be capable of protecting ammunition for up to 20 years of indoor storage and 1 month of outdoor storage, while the outer polymer container should be capable of protecting ammunition for up to 20 years of indoor storage and 2 years of outdoor storage.
Some key features and requirements of the containers include:
• Temperature range: -60°F to +160°F (storage/air transport) and -50°F to +160°F (handling/ground transport) for mortar ammunition, and -65°F to +160°F (storage/air transport) and -40°F to +160°F (handling/ground transport) for artillery charges
• Durability: 20 years indoor storage and 1-2 years outdoor storage in any worldwide climate
• Manufacturing: Injection molding preferred, but open to other methods
• Standard: Should meet requirements of MIL-STD-1904C (Level A Tactical) and MIL-STD-1660B (Protection Level A Tactical)