MICLIC Renovation/C4 Explosive Tagging Inert

This Market Survey/Sources Sought has been issued for planning purposes only and

shall not be construed as a Request for Proposal or as an obligation on the part of the

Government. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the

responses received to this Market Survey/Sources Sought or otherwise pay for

information as solicited. Participation in this effort is strictly voluntary. The Government

will utilize the information provided only to develop strategies for future requirements.

All information submitted will be held in a confidential status and shall be afforded the

appropriate FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY protections.

The Army Contracting Command Rock Island (ACC-RI) is conducting a Market

Survey/Sources Sought to identify potential sources capable of either of the following

tasks:

1. Harvesting untagged Composition C4 explosive from M58 Linear Demolition

Charges (DODIC M913 commonly known as the Mine Clearing Line Charge

(MICLIC)) and re-blending with taggant (DMDNB).

2. Disassembly and renovation of M58 Linear Demolition Charges containing

untagged C4 to the latest M58A4 configuration. Respondents should assume

the scope of renovation includes replacing all components except for the unit

charge assemblies (two (2) extruded pellets of C4 in a double pocket bag).

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:

The M58s currently being considered for use in this effort contain untagged plastic

explosives (C4). The 1996 Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act regulates

possession, manufacture and transport of untagged plastic explosives within the United

States. As M58s are considered military devices, they are exempt from certain

regulations under the law. However, Respondents are asked to consider what impact a

recycling or renovation effort might have on the military device designation (i.e.

whether certain recycling or renovation efforts could cause a device to cease being

considered a military device ). The two (2) tasks detailed above have been

successfully conducted previously, however, that was prior to the law coming into full

effect in 2013. As such, Respondents are not only asked to consider and detail their

technical ability to complete the described tasks, but also to address their ability to do

so legally. Any non-US based Respondent should assess whether its nation is a party

to the Convention on the Marking of Plastic Explosives for the Purpose of Detection

(Montreal, 1991), and if so, also take into consideration any local law or regulation that

may implement the requirements of that treaty.

INTENT:

The Government wishes to determine:

If it is feasible and cost effective to attempt reuse of previously extruded C4

either through tagging and re-extrusion or renovation of M58s that would retain

untagged C4;

If reuse of C4 could de-conflict potential schedule concerns with production of

explosive formulations competing for common production resources; and

If harvesting and tagging of C4 or extensive renovation of M58s can be

accomplished legally.

Item Description: M58A4 Linear Demolition Charge (MICLIC), DODIC M913, NSN:

1375-01-326-9642.

The M58A4, commonly referred to as the MICLIC, is used to clear a path for tanks,

vehicles and personnel through minefields and/or other obstacles. The MICLIC consists

of extruded Composition C-4 blocks assembled along a 350-foot nylon rope/Detonator

Cord Assembly. Systems would be renovated to meet requirements of Automated Data

List (ADL) 2128451.

The M58A4 drawings and specifications are Distribution Statement D, distribution is

authorized to Department of Defense (DoD) and U.S. DoD Contractors only. Interested

Contractors who would like to obtain the applicable drawings must submit a written

request to the POC identified below. The written request must come from the cognizant

Data Custodian of the requesting company who is registered with the Joint Certification

Program (JCP). The request must include the company's Cage/FSCM Code and Joint

Certification Number. More information on the JCP may be found at

http://www/dlis.dla.mil/jcp/. Interested Contractors may be required to execute and

return a Non-Disclosure and/or Non-Use Agreement prior to obtaining the drawings.

POC:

CWO3 Greg Canevari

gregory.canevari@usmc.mil

703-432-8761

General Information:

All Contractors interested in any potential future solicitation must be registered in the

System for Award Management (SAM) database. Contractors may obtain information

on SAM registration by visiting: https://www.sam.gov.

Previous M58 procurements have utilized limited competition restricted to the National

Technology Industrial Base (NTIB). However, as composition C4 will be re-utilized, it is

expected that future requirements may not necessarily be restricted to the NTIB.

Shipping terms are expected to be F.O.B. Origin.

Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) will be required in accordance with MIL-STD-1168 and

shall follow the format required by the World Wide Web application identified as WARP

or Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program.

The Contractor will be required to submit receiving reports and payment requests for

delivered items in Wide Area Workflow (https://wawf.eb.mil). This application allows

DoD contractors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents

electronically.

Requested Information:

Interested companies are invited to indicate their interest by providing the Government

the following information:

A brief summary of the company's capabilities and availability including: description of

facilities, personnel experience, quality system, past distribution or manufacturing

experience related to the items and tasks described in this notice, and satisfactory past

performance in the explosives industry. Please include the business size.

Description/demonstration of Respondent's technical and manufacturing capability to

harvest and tag C4 and or disassemble and renovate M58A4s. If a Respondent does

not have adequate resources (facilities, technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.)

available, then they must be able to demonstrate their ability to obtain those resources

without significant delay. Respondents should also indicate they are aware of the 1996

Anti-terrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (or similar local law for non-US based

respondents), understand its implications and indicate that they believe their proposed

tagging and/or renovation concepts comply with the law.

For renovation only:

Indicate preference, if any, for supply of M1134A4 Fuzes as Governmentfurnished

material (GFM) or Contractor-furnished material (CFM);

Preferred monthly rate to deliver renovated systems; and

Preferred lead-time from contract award to first delivery.

For tagging of C4 only:

Capacity for storing M58 Linear Demolition Charges;

Capacity to harvest, tag and deliver C4 as a monthly rate; and

Preferred lead-time from contract award to first delivery.

Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) unit prices for each of the below listed items.

Estimated quantities are provided for planning purposes only.

Cost per pound to harvest and tag C4:

50,000 to 250,000 pounds; and

Over 250,000 pounds.

Cost per unit to renovate M58s:

Up to 150 each;

151 to 300 each; and

301 to 600 each.

What you believe would be the most appropriate type of contract vehicle to execute

either of these tasks.

Indication of interest in use of tagged C4 in excess of Government need for commercial

purposes. If so, how much? The Government estimates there could be several million

pounds of C4 that could be tagged that might be in excess of Government need.

Responses:

Interested parties have until May 31, 2020 to submit a response to be considered in the

development of any acquisition strategy. All responses should reference MICLIC

Renovation/C4 Explosive Tagging Inert Sources Sought . Please submit responses

electronically to MS Karen M. Loss via email at karen.m.loss.civ@mail.mil.