Detonation Cord

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted Jun 2, 2021

This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from Sep 29, 2022, or the latest solicitation from Mar 8, 2022.

Solicitation number: W52P1J21R0065
Agency: Joint Munitions Command Army Materiel Command, Department of Defense
Responses due: Dec 31, 2021, 5:00 PM ET
Set-aside: No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code: 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
PSC: 1375 Demolition Materials
Place of performance: United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated Dec 1, 2021.

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI · Dec 31, 2023

This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals for three types of detonation cord identified by National Stock Numbers, including 1000 foot and 500 foot cords in standard and reinforced configurations as well as inert dummy cords. The Army Materiel Command Joint Munitions Command will issue a formal request for proposals to establish multiple indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts for a five year period through full and open competition procedures outlined in FAR Part 12. Interested vendors may propose on any or all line items and submit multiple proposals. Questions regarding this future procurement should be directed to the points of contact by December 31, 2021.

There is no set-aside designation. Offerors are encouraged to submit proposals for any number of the line item requirements and multiple proposals from a single vendor are allowed. The anticipated contract type is IDIQ and the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island plans to award contracts with a five year ordering period.

Notice text

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As posted on SAM.gov.

Update #4 · Latest · Dec 1, 2021

1DEC2021 Update: ADDITIONAL FEEDBACK REQUEST: In the DRAFT RFP which, if any, tailoring of the commercial clauses (i.e. addendums) is inconsistent with commercial practice? Please advise in order for the USG to obtain a waiver in accordance with FAR 12.302(c). Email directly your feedback to <nathan.b.bowers.civ@army.mil> SUBJECT: commercial clauses W52P1J21R0065. Thank you for your assistance.

24NOV2021 UPDATE ADDS DRAFT RFP AS ATTACHMENT TO THIS POSTING.

DRAFT RFP FILE IS NAMED: "DRAFT_W52P1J21R0065_DETCORD_24NOV21.pdf"; Note within PDF document 6 seperate files are attached under paperclip function (left ribbon).

DRAFT RFP INTRO:

Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) hereby requests industry review/feedback/comment/questions on the DRAFT Request for Proposal (RFP) for Detonating Cords. Please submit feedback ASAP, but NLT than 31 DEC 2021 via electronic mail to

<nathan.b.bowers.civ@army.mil> & <lynn.j.rivard3.civ@army.mil> .

Feedback is requested utilizing Questions Template found as Attachment 0008. Items of interest include :

Is the requirement clearly defined? If not how can it be improved? (cite specific RFP page/paragraph/drawing references for clarity)
Is the USG missing industry practices that could improve the item/procurement? (e.g. packaging, shipping, testing)
Are any requirements unattainable by industry?
Are any companies interested in engaging with the USG via "Industry Day" type communications either as large virtual meeting or individually? Note: NOT a commitment just gauging interest in regard to demand.

RFP is Full and Open competition.

21OCT2021 update: USG has posted the Controlled Drawings packages for each of the three items found under the Attachments/Links section, please request access and download/view:

Type 1E = 13042069

Dummy = 13042070

Reinforced = 2114302

USG is currently working toward DRAFT RFP release in the coming weeks please follow this posting for updates.

ORIGINAL POSTING:

This Presolicitation notice is to inform potential offerors of the USG future requirements for the following Detonation Cord:

DODIC NSN Nomenclature

M456 1375-01-180-9356 CORD, DETONATING: 1,000 FOOT, TYPE 1, CLASS E

M456 1375-00-028-5168 CORD, DETONATING, REINFORCED: 500 FOOT, TYPE 1, CLASS M

M458 1375-00-621-8373 CORD, DETONATING, TYPE 1, CLASS E, INERT DUMMY

The USG is drafting a formal RFP to solicit and evaluate using FAR part 12 for the award of a 5 year IDIQ type contract.

USG may award multiple IDIQ contracts if in its best interest. (FAR 52.212-1( h )

Offerors are encouraged to submit a proposal for ANY number of line items (i.e. not required to price all).

Multiple proposals are encouraged under FAR 12 52.212-1 ( e ).

The anticipated release date of the formal RFP is unknown, please follow this posting for future updates.

Interested vendors with releavnt questions regarding this future procurment should contact the POC's listed.

Update #3 · Nov 24, 2021

24NOV2021 UPDATE ADDS DRAFT RFP AS ATTACHMENT TO THIS POSTING.

DRAFT RFP FILE IS NAMED: "DRAFT_W52P1J21R0065_DETCORD_24NOV21.pdf"; Note within PDF document 6 seperate files are attached under paperclip function (left ribbon).

DRAFT RFP INTRO:

<nathan.b.bowers.civ@army.mil> & <lynn.j.rivard3.civ@army.mil> .

Feedback is requested utilizing Questions Template found as Attachment 0008. Items of interest include :

Is the requirement clearly defined? If not how can it be improved? (cite specific RFP page/paragraph/drawing references for clarity)
Is the USG missing industry practices that could improve the item/procurement? (e.g. packaging, shipping, testing)
Are any requirements unattainable by industry?
Are any companies interested in engaging with the USG via "Industry Day" type communications either as large virtual meeting or individually? Note: NOT a commitment just gauging interest in regard to demand.