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A -- MARKET SURVEY FOR MK143 FLEX LIN SHPD DEMO CHG DUE 031700 POC Frank A. Holley or Herman Goodwin, Rock Island, IL 61299-6000 E-MAIL: Click here to contact the Industrial Specialist, EMAILADD: Holleyf@ioc.army.mil. 13-MK143 Flexible Linear Shaped Demolition Charge, Points of Contact: Frank A. Holley, Industrial Specialist, (309) 782-2212; Herman Goodwin, Contract Specialist, (309) 782-3094. The Mines, Demolition, and Grenades office of the Munitions Armament Center (MAC) is conducting a market survey of industry to identify potential sources for the manufacture of the MK143 demolition charge. The MK143 demolition charge is a low hazard flexible linear shaped charge (Explosive Cutting Tape-ECT) designed to produce a linear cutting action in various applications where remote, fast and reliable cutting of obstacles and other targets is required. The technical requirements for this item are defined by a government technical data package referenced by NSN 1375-01-328-5796. 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 manufacture 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. Also, request that you provide minimum and maximum monthly production rates for this item. Information shall be submitted within 15 calendar days fromthe 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 03/02/00 (W-SN430546). (0062)

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