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17 -- ANTI-PERSONNEL OBSTACLE BREACHING SYSTEM (APOBS) HARDWARD ASSEMBLIES. POC Contact Donna Coates, Contract Specialist, 1141V, 301-743-6662, Brenda Krex, Contracting Officer, 1141E. Sources sought for the manufacture of Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching System (APOBS) hardware assemblies. Detonating Cord Assembly consists of PBXN-8 explosive, silicone rubber, polyamide yarn type I and II, and composition A-5 explosive. Grenade Assembly consists of PBXN-5 explosive booster pellet, PBXN-9 explosive pellets, grenade tube, and male and female grenade shells. Grenade Assembly consists of PBXN-5 explosive booster pellet, PBXN-9 explosive pellets, grenade tube, unisex grenade shells, and ring clamp. Rear Back Pack Assembly consists of rear bottom pad, cushions, back pack assembly container, and frame assembly. Front Back Pack Assembly consists of front bottom pad, cushions, back pack assembly container, launch tube holder, and frame assembly. APOBS Shipping and Storage Container consists of cover and base cushions, latch assembly, identification plate, gasket, cover and base. Drawings will be made available upon request to Donna Coates, FAX 301-743-6546. Quantities: 500, 1000, 2500, 5000, 10000. Information to be submitted by interested parties is (a) approximate lead time and cost to manufacture each hardware item in the quantities shown and (b) a breakdown of cost into four categories: material, labor, inspection, and non-recurring costs. This information is for planning purposes only and neither constitutes a formal IFB or IFP nor a commitment by the Government. All interested suppliers should provide the information by 31 JUL 95 to the attention of Donna Coates to the above address. (0165)

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