Shock Tube Initiation (STI) Device

The U.S. Army, Army Contracting Command Warren, on behalf of Close Combat Systems at US Army TACOM, Detroit Arsenal, MI, are currently seeking sources that have a mature (technology readiness level 7 or higher) shock tube initiation (STI) device that can be used with the Remote Activation Munition System (RAMS) to initiate in-line shock tube and are capable of manufacturing and supplying this system.

Shock Tube Initiation (STI) device is an adapter to the Remote Activation Munition System (RAMS) M16, MK16 MOD 0, and M39 receivers; designed to take the electrical output of the receiver to mechanically initiate shock tube MDI items (M19, M21, M23), and their blasting caps attached to a charge or munition.

This market survey is for information and planning purposes only, it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), and is not to be construed as a commitment by the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government implies no intention or opportunity to acquire funding to support current or future efforts. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the Government. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any private sector input as a result of this market survey. The Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey.

The information must be submitted within 15 calendar days from the date of this publication to: U.S. Army Contracting Command Warren,

ATTN: Nicholas Lang

Email: nicholas.a.lang.civ@army.mil

Phone inquiries will not be addressed; all requests should be submitted in writing via email. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the survey.