M700 TIME BLASTING FUSES
Added: Jan 08, 2018 2:32 pm
Market SurveyM700 Time Blasting FuseThe Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, (ACC-RI) on behalf the Project Manager for Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS) is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing and delivering the following items:Time Blasting Fuse, M700, (Type I), DODIC: M670, NSN: 1375-00-028-5246. The M700 Time Blasting Fuse (M700 Fuse) is used in military demolitions to ignite nonelectric blasting caps. The Fuse consists of a continuous delay train of black powder at its core, which transmits a spit of flame to the blasting cap. The burning rate of the fuse permits the operator to ignite the fuse and reach cover before detonation. The burning rate is 36.0 +/- 0.5 inch lengths of the fuse at sea level and 75°F, shall not be less than 108 seconds and not greater than 122 seconds. The burn rate of the fuse is dependent on altitude, temperature conditions, and if used under water. The fuse is olive drab (General match to FED-STD-595 COLOR NO 34082,34083, 34088, 34127 OR 34130) with a yellow (General match to yellow per FED-STD-595 COLOR NO. 33538, 33655, or 33696) single band 1/4 inches wide every 18 inches and a double yellow band every 90 inches. The M700 is coiled in 50 ft increments. The fuse shall contain no more than one splice per 500 foot package.Dummy Time Blasting Fuse, M700 (Type II), DODIC: M671, NSN: 1375-00-628-9033. The Dummy Time Blasting Fuse is of the same configuration as the corresponding Type I except it contains an inert material in place of the black powder. The Type II consists of a continuous inert mix simulating the black powder core of the live fuse. The fuse is Gold in color (General Match to FED-STD-595 COLOR NO. 17043). The marking color should be a general match to Black per FED-STD-595 COLOR NO. 37038. The fuse shall be marked "INERT" using not less than 1/8 inch high black lettering on each end and every 5 feet between ends of the 50 foot roll.This survey is open to both large and small businesses. This survey is being conducted to evaluate the production capability of the existing base for the subject item. A Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract will be used for this acquisition. The Government reserves the right to make multiple awards for this effort.The Government anticipates a contract to accommodate five (5) years of Government requirements. The Government's current budgeted M700 Fuse requirements are 200,000 FT for FY19 and 150,000 FT/year for FYs 20-23. The Government's current budget for the M700 Dummy Fuse is a onetime buy in FY 20 for 50,000 FT. A Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) is requested per foot based on the above Government current budget for the M700 Fuse requirements.Interested companies should respond by providing the Government the following information: a brief summary of the company's capabilities (a description of facilities, personnel, and past manufacturing experience as it relates to the above criteria) and availability. The response should also indicate the company's business size as it applies to NAICS Code 332993. Interested companies should provide minimum and maximum monthly production capability. A respondent to this survey should be able to show adequate technical and manufacturing capability and good past performance in explosives processing industry. A respondent to this survey must have available a majority of the skills and facilities that are required to manufacture this item. If a respondent does not have the adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, the respondent must be able to demonstrate and describe their ability to obtain these resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet these criteria. All contractors interested in this potential future solicitation must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Interested parties have 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to submit information to be considered in the development of the acquisition strategy for this item. Any response to this market survey should reference the M700 Time Blasting Fuse. Any response to this market research should include your company's name, address, CAGE code, point of contact, phone number and email address. Please submit responses to: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, Attn: CCRC-AR, Mr. John A. Purcell, 3055 Rodman Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000, email: john.a.purcell15.civ@mail.mil.This is a market survey that has been issued for planning purposes only and shall not be construed in any way as a Request or Proposal (RFP) or as any obligation on the part of the Government to acquire the aforementioned items. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the responses submitted to this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The Government will utilize the information provided only to assist in developing an acquisition strategy for future requirements. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as proprietary will be protected from any release outside the Government.
W52P1J-18-R-0050 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
1/8/18, 2:32 PM M700 TIME BLAST FUSE
Title: M700 Time Blast Fuse Description: The Army Contracting Command - Rock Island intends to issue Request for Proposal, W52P1J-18-R-0050, to the Federal Business Opportunities website on or about 28 February 2019 with a closing date of 30 days after issuance. This requirement is for the M700 Time Blast Fuse (DODIC: M670), NSN: 1375-00-028-5246 The applicable NAICS code is 332993. The acquisition strategy for this item is a 100% Total Small Business set-aside using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection procedures, resulting in a single firm fixed priced five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type Contract using range pricing. The Technical Data Package (TDP) is classified as Distribution D limited distribution. This TDP contains technical data whose import is restricted by the Arms Export Control Act, (Title 22, U.S.C., Sec 2751 et seq.) or the Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended titled, 50 U.S.C. App 2401 et seq. Violations of these export laws are subject to severe criminal penalties. Disseminate IAW provisions of DoD Directive 5230.25. Offerors must be registered with the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Office to obtain the TDP. The TDP will NOT be available until after the solicitation is formally issued on the FBO website, with valid contractor credentials. The response date listed above is for archive purposes only and is NOT the date in which offers are due. The date offers are due will be identified in the solicitation. Estimated solicitation issue date is 28 February 2019. This is an estimated date only and is subject to change. This solicitation will be issued electronically in accordance with FAR 4.5, 5.102 and 14.205-1 (a), therefore hardcopies will not be provided. Vendors wishing to obtain an electronic copy may download it on or after the issue date by accessing the following address via the internet: http://www.FedBizOpps.gov NOTE: This solicitation will be issued electronically as will any amendments thereto. Because of this, the Government is under no obligation and is in fact unable to maintain a bidder's mailing list. It is therefore incumbent upon any interested parties to periodically access the above internet address in order to obtain any amendments which may be issued. Failure to obtain any said amendments and to respond to them prior to the date and time set for receipt of proposals may render your proposal non-responsive and result in the rejection of it. Direct any questions prior to the applicable closing date in writing to Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, ATTN:CCRC-AR / Mr. John A. Purcell, 3055 Rodman Ave, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000 or John.a.purcell15.civ@mail.mil..
W52P1J-18-R-0050 Department of the Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command
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