Solicitation, Blasting Machine, NSN:1375-01-417-7104

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Detroit Arsenal (ACC-DTA) is soliciting offers for the procurement of 1,044 blasting machines (NSN 1375-01-417-7104, manufacturer part number CD450-4J-M). This firm fixed-price contract for commercial items is restricted to Blasters Tool & Supply Co., Inc., indicating a sole-source procurement approach. Key contract requirements include strict adherence to the specified manufacturer's part number unless prior written U.S. Army TACOM approval of alternative equivalent parts is obtained, compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 packaging standards including military-level preservation and Level B packing, and incorporation of numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing small business utilization, buy American requirements, and hazardous materials compliance. The Government will evaluate offers based solely on lowest price, and award will be made only to offerors proposing the total quantity for both the basic and optional line items. Proposals are due on February 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time and must be submitted electronically via email to Contract Specialist Kaitlyn N. Fruhner and Contracting Officer Erika J. Dennison.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is restricted to the incumbent contractor, Blasters Tool & Supply Co., Inc. The contract includes a one-year unexercised option for an additional 1,044 units beyond the basic order quantity. Initial delivery is scheduled to commence 84 calendar days after award, with subsequent deliveries of 100 units every 30 calendar days until completion, with a final delivery of 44 units, establishing a delivery timeline of approximately one year. All items will be delivered FOB Destination to DLA Distribution Anniston, 7 Frankford Avenue 362, Anniston, Alabama 36201-4199. The NAICS classification is 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 750 employees, though the sole-source restriction limits competition to the specified contractor.