Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Code 1164EH, Bldg. 64, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001

13 -- EXPLOSIVE BELLOWS, DETONATORS, AND CIRCUIT BOARDS SOL N00164-97-R-0011 POC Contact point, Mr. Gary Mundy, Contract Specialist, Code 1164EH, 812/854-1391, Fax 812-854-3465, E-Mail glm759@smtp.nwscc.sea06.navy.mil Correction: This action originally publicized in the CBD dated 11/04/96 is a sole source, delivery dates are changed, and additional information is added as follows: The Navy requires 1, 650 each Explosive Bellows, 3, 300 each Detonators, and 1, 650 each Circuit boards. Options will be included for 1, 650 each Explosive Bellows, 3, 300 each Detonators, and 1, 650 each Circuit Boards. First articles of 160 each will be required for the Explosive Bellows and the Detonators. The first articles will be consumed in testing at NSWC Crane. The efforts to be performed will provide the Marine Corps with components and data in support of the M1134A3E1 Linear Demolition Charge fuze redesign efforts utilizing semi-conductor bridge (SCB) technology. The current fuze system is susceptible to static electricity which sometimes causes premature detonation. (This is classified as one of hazards of electromagnetic radiation to ordnance (HERO)). Substantial modifications are required to improve the fuze system. No detonator utilizing SCB technology, which is inherently HERO resistant, has passed testing and been certified for military use by the Weapons System Explosives Safety Review Board (WSERB). First article units shall be delivered FOB destination to NSWC Crane IN, within 180 days after contract award. Production units shall be delivered FOB destination to NSWC Crane IN, within 420 days after contract award. Inspection and acceptance will be at destination, FAR Part 12 procedures will not be used. The solicitation will be issued on a sole-source basis to Quantic Industries, Inc. 2751 San Juan Road, Hollister, CA 95023, in accordance with FAR 6:302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements). See Note(s): 22. (0353)

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