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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 18, 2004 FBO #0843
SOURCES SOUGHT

13 -- Firing Device Multipurpose M142, NSN: 1375-01-040-1526, ML03, Part Number 9296865, Poc Norma Webb-Green, AMSFS-CCA-M, ph 309 782-8605

Notice Date

3/16/2004
 

Notice Type

Sources Sought
 

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Field Support Command, ATTN: AMSOS-CCA, Rock Island, IL 61299-5000
 

ZIP Code

61299-5000
 

Solicitation Number

W52P1J1111111
 

Response Due

4/16/2004
 

Archive Date

6/15/2004
 

Point of Contact

Norma Webb-Green, 309 782-8605
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to U.S. Army Field Support Command
(webb-greenn@osc.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Army Field Support Command is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources that are capable of manufacturing the Firing Device Multipurpose M142. The technical description of the item is identified as: Firing Device Multipurpose M142 , NSN 1375-01-040-1526, DODAC 1375-ML03, P/N 9296865. More information can be requested from Norma Webb-Green, Contract Specialist, (309) 782-8605. email norma.webbgreen@us.army.mil The basic component of the M142 Firing Device is a mechanical switch des igned for mechanical actuation (to initiate the explosive) by pressure, pull, pressure release or tension release. In addition to its four-mode capability, the M142 can be used to ignite either a blasting cap (as in other firing devices) or time blasting fuse for setting a short delay type booby trap. The M142 is weather-sealed and will function under water. The firing device consists of a number of different components to facilitate operation in four modes. The components, which make up the M142, are: T he switch that incorporates two pivot pins, a sear plate, a spring and a firing pin. A safety pin is also incorporated in the switch to prevent accidental initiation. It is positioned in front of the firing pin and is only removed after the desired opera ting mode is set up. A tripwire ?????? 50 feet of copper wire wound on a cardboard spool. An olive drab coat of paint over the wire prevents it from accidentally unwinding and aids concealment. It is used in the tension release mode and in the pull mode. A tension release attachment of specially formed stainless steel wire that has a spring type action. In the tension release mode, the attachment holds the tripwire under tension that, in turn, maintains the firing device in a constantly armed position. Actuation is initiated when the taut tripwire is cut which permits the sear plate to release the firing pin. A coupling body ?????? a cylindrical plastic assembly that contains the explosive initiating element, an M42 primer, but no blasting cap.(The user installs the cap.) An instruction sheet giving abbreviated setup instructions is provided with each device. Fasteners ?????? a set of nails and screws for securing the switch are included with each device. The olive drab plastic switch and coupling body are unpainted. They are unmarked except for a yellow band painted on the coupling body. The brass safety pin and steel pivot pins are unpainted. The M142 Firing Device components, including the instruction sheet, screws and nails are packed in a cylindr ical metal container 3-1/8 inches in diameter and 1-1/4 inches high. Fifty-six containers are packed in four M19A1 ammunition boxes (14 per box) which are in turn packed in a wire bound box. A respondent to this market survey should demonstrate technical and manufacturing capacity as well as a good past performance record in the explosive processing industry. Respondents should specify the skills and facilities required for the manufacture of the M142 Firing Device. In the event that a respondent does no t have adequate resources, the respondent must document the ability to obtain the required resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractor, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the criteria stated herein. All submissions must contain business size information as it applies to NAICS code 325920 ?????? 750 employees,also your Cage Code. All contractors interested in this future solicitation must be registered in the Central Contra ctor Registration Database. Information shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to: U.S. Army Field Support Command, AMSFS-CCA-M, ATTN: Norma Webb-Green, 1 Rock Island, IL 61299-6000, email: norma.webbgreen@us.army.mil. This market survey is 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 this market survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The Government will utilize the information provided for planning purposes only. All information submitted will be held in a co nfidential status.
 

Place of Performance

Address: U.S. Army Field Support Command ATTN: AMSFS-CCM-A, Rock Island IL

Zip Code: 61299-5000

Country: US
 

Record

SN00546823-W 20040318/040317073625 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
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