Sources Sought/Market Survey for M112 & Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC-RI) is conducting a Sources Sought/Market Survey to identify potential sources for the following four explosive items:

M112 Demolition Charge (w/Taggant), DODIC M023, NSN 1375-01-389-3854. The M112 Demolition Charge is a 1.25 LB block of extruded Composition C-4 used primarily for cutting and breaching with high cutting effect. It has the ability to be cut and shaped, ideally suited for cutting irregularly shaped targets such as steel. The M112 Demolition Charge is extruded and packaged in a mylar bag with an adhesive backed tape allowing the charge to be placed on any surface. The M112 Demolition Charge shall be produced in accordance with MIL-DTL-50523. The major manufacturing processes for the M112 Demolition Charge assembly are extrusion of Composition C-4 (an RDX-based plastic/moldable explosive), assembly and pack out. The Composition C-4 will be Government Furnished material (GFM). The Composition C-4 is to be extruded into 1.25 LB blocks, placed inside mylar bags, excessive air removed, bag tied, heat shrink applied, double-sided adhesive tape applied, marked and packaged 30 EA M112 Demolition Charges per barrier bag (IAW MIL-DTL-50523). The M112 Demolition Charges are then placed into a wooden wirebound box. Initial deliveries are anticipated to begin on or about July 2028. Contractor shall satisfy First Article Test requirements at the component and end-item levels in accordance with MIL-DTL-50523.

M58A4 Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC), DODIC M913, NSN 1375-01-326-9642. The MICLIC is used to clear a path for tanks, vehicles and personnel through minefields and/or other obstacles. The MICLIC System consists of extruded Composition C-4 blocks assembled along a 350-foot nylon rope/Detonator Cord Assembly. The major manufacturing processes for the MICLIC system would include extrusion of Composition C-4 (an RDX-based plastic/moldable explosive), fabrication of the metal case, and load, assemble and pack (LAP) into the metal container. The Composition C-4 will be GFM, and M113A4 Fuze will be GFM or Contractor Acquired Material (CAM). The Composition C-4 shall be extruded into pellet halves which are placed inside encasement sleeves and then assembled onto a tensioned core rope, with a Detonating Cord Assembly containing PETN (Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate). Initial deliveries are anticipated to begin on or about July 2028. First Article Testing (FAT) (Government Testing) of the MICLIC at the component and end-item levels is required in accordance with Automated Data List 6318430A.

M1134A4 Fuze, DODIC ML82, NSN 1375-01-481-4894 or new Fuze currently being developed is used in the M58A4 MICLIC system. The purpose of the fuze is to translate the firing command (via electrical signal) to the line charge's firing train. The fuze contains electrical and mechanical safe/arming mechanisms, which prevent the initiation of the line charge until it has been launched.

M68A2 Inert Mine Clearing Charge (MICLIC Trainer), DODIC M914, NSN 1375-01-527-7344. The MICLIC trainer is an inert system that is deployed via the J143 Rocket Motor and simulates the actual MICLIC in a training environment. The Composition C-4 block is replaced with an inert rubber block and has the same weight, dimensions and configuration as the Composition C-4 block. The system also contains an inert fuze and is packaged in the same method and configuration as the M1134A4 Fuze. Also, the Detonation Cord is inert to simulate the actual MICLIC system. The trainer system shall be built in accordance with Automated Data List (ADL) 6318436 and should be fired a maximum of three (3) times. Initial deliveries are anticipated to begin on or about July 2028. FAT (Government Testing) at the component and end-item levels is required in accordance with ADL 6318436.

General Information:

It is anticipated that any resultant contract would address five (5) years of Government requirements. A respondent to this survey should demonstrate adequate technical and manufacturing capability along with good past performance in the explosives processing industry. A respondent to this market survey must currently exhibit or be able to obtain the skills and facilities required to manufacture and supply these items.

Submission Details:

Interested companies who have the necessary capabilities should respond by submitting the following information: 1) a brief summary of your company's capabilities to include a description of your company's facilities, personnel, and past manufacturing experience (for like or similar items); 2) business size information as it applies to NAICS Code 332993; 3) estimated maximum monthly production quantities (identify if manufacturing resources required to produce these items are shared with other items/production lines); 4) Minimum Procurement Quantity required for economical production; and 5) Rough Order of Magnitude pricing (per unit) for the following:

M112 Demolition Charge quantity ranges:

12,000 EA 74,999 EA.

75,000 EA 149,999 EA.

150,000 EA 299,999 EA.

300,000 EA 499,999 EA.

500,000 EA 749,999 EA.

750,000 EA - 999,999 EA; and

1,000,000 EA -1,500,000 EA

M58A4 MICLIC with Fuze: quantity ranges:

25 EA 100 EA.

101 EA 250 EA.

251 EA -500 EA. and

501 EA - 1,200 EA.

M68A2 Inert Mine Clearing Charge (MICLIC Trainer): quantity ranges:

25 EA 150 EA.

151 EA 250 EA.

251 EA - 350 EA. and

351 EA - 600 EA.

Additional Notices:

If a respondent does not have adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc.) available, the respondent must be able to demonstrate the ability to obtain those resources, as well as the timeframe for obtaining them. If a respondent foresees any potential savings that will result from consolidating the M112 Demolition Charge and MICLIC programs into one contract action, please include those savings along with an explanation in your submittal. Further, respondents are requested to identify if there are any foreseen production/capability issues with consolidation of the M112 Demolition Charge and the MICLIC programs into one contract award.

If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of subtier vendors and/or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the criteria stated above. All contractors interested in the potential future solicitation for these items must be registered in the System for Award Management database. Interested parties have 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to submit their information. Any response to this market research should include your company's name, address, CAGE code, point of contact, phone number and email address. Please submit responses to: U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, Attn: CCRI-AMB, Ms. Danielle Miller, 3055 Rodman Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000, email: danielle.d.miller3.civ@mail.mil and CCRI-AMB, Mr. Beau J. Bixler, 3055 Rodman Avenue, Rock Island, IL 61299-8000, email: beau.j.bixler.civ@army.mil

This is a market survey that has been issued for planning purposes only and shall not be construed in any way as a Request or Proposal or as any obligation on the part of the Government to acquire the aforementioned items. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of the responses submitted to this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The Government will utilize the information provided only to assist in developing an acquisition strategy for future requirements. Please identify any proprietary information submitted. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as proprietary will be protected from any release outside the Government.