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13 -- MARKET SURVEY FOR CAP, BLASTING, ELECTRIC, M6 ASSEMBLY POC Contact: Frank A. Holley, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Contract Specialist, Holleyf@ioc.army.mil. 13 M6 BLASTING CAP, Point of Contact: Frank A. Holley, Industrial Specialist, (309) 782-2212. The Mines, Demolition, and Grenades office of the Munitions Armament Center (MAC) is conducting a market survey of industry to identify potential sources that may be interested in designing and manufacturing the M6 Blasting Cap. The M6 blasting cap is an explosive device used to initiate high explosives with a blasting machine or other suitable source of electric power. The technical requirements for this item are defined by performance specification PRF 140030. A respondent to this survey is not required to develop an M6 design package at this time. A respondent to this survey should be able to show that they have adequate technical and manufacturing capability in the explosives industry, in addition to good past performance, that would qualify them as a competitor for this item. A respondent to this market survey must have available facilities, personnel, and the production capacity to be able to design andmanufacture the subject item. If a respondent does not have adequate resources (technical, manufacturing, personnel, etc) available, the respondent must be able to demonstrate his ability to obtain those resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet this criteria. A follow-up questionnaire and/or an on-site visit may be required from survey respondents. Interested companies who feel they have the necessary manufacturing capabilities should respond by providing the government a brief summary of the company's capabilities, including a description of facilities, personnel, and past manufacturing experience as it relates to the above criteria. Information shall be submitted within 15 calendar days from the date of this publication to: US Army Operations Support Command, ATTN: AMSOS-MAP-MD, Frank A. Holley, Rock Island, Il 61299-6000 This is a market survey 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 only to develop the acquisition strategy for future requirements. Posted 02/09/00 (W-SN423723). (0040)

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