13-Blasting Cap Holder

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for the procurement of a 13-Blasting Cap Holder, a specialized military component identified by NSN 1HM 1375 011193321. This solicitation operates under FAR 16.5 and is restricted exclusively to Prime Vendor Awardees on the Maritime Acquisition Advancement Contract (MAAC), with six eligible contractors: Atlantic Diving Supply Inc., ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics LLC, Culmen International LLC, S&K Aerospace LLC, SupplyCore LLC, and Fairwinds Technologies LLC. The contract requires strict compliance with technical drawing 5206393 and associated specifications, including First Article Testing of 25 units delivered to NSWC Indian Head EOD Technology Center for 90-day government testing. Vendors must demonstrate authorized distributor status, submit Material Certificates of Conformance, and meet dimensional and non-magnetic inspection requirements per MIL-DTL-19595. The solicitation was posted on August 12, 2025, with responses due by October 26, 2025.

This procurement has no set-aside designation and follows standard full and open competition principles within the restricted MAAC contractor pool. Production requirements include lot testing in quantities of 100 units, with final acceptance occurring at the Indian Head, Maryland facility. The contract falls under NAICS code 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC code 1375 (Demolition Materials), reflecting the specialized nature of the blasting cap holder components. All manufacturing must comply with MIL-STD 2073 packaging standards and undergo rigorous quality assurance testing before acceptance. Performance will take place within the United States, with specific testing and acceptance activities concentrated at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, Maryland.