US Army Tank -- Automotive and Armaments Command -- Rock Island( TACOM-RI) Attn: AMSTA-CM-CR, Rock Island, IL 61299-7630

13 -- EOD BLASTING MACHINE SOL DAAE20-00R0021 DUE 033000 POC Jeffrey DeVilder (309) 782-6329 This activity is seeking information from companies that may be able to provide a commercial or existing Small Lightweight Blasting Machine. This Small Lightweight Blasting Machine is a replacement or substitute for the M34 Blasting Machine. The following is the list of requirements for the Blasting Machine: (a). The blasting machine's purpose is to provide a means to electrically initiate shock tube (MDI Modernized Demolitions Initiator), time fuse, Launcher Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC), and military electric M6 blasting caps, (b). The blasting machine must be able to produce an adequate current to concurrently initiate a minimum of 50 military blasting caps (M6 electric or equivalent). The M6 electric blasting cap requires 1.5 amperes to fire with a resistance of 2 ohms, (c). The blasting machine must be able to produce an adequate current to initiate the MICLIC. The MICLIC requires 350 volts and 6.8 amps (or equivalent) to fire, (d). Fire a minimum of 300 military blasting caps within one hour, (e). Operate between 25o (F) to 120o (F), from 0% to 100% humidity, (f). Be able to operate properly after being submerged in salt water to a depth of 10 feet for not less than 60 minutes, (g). Be equipped with a testing device that will indicate operational readiness. An integral or separate testing device is acceptable, (h). Have a positive safety feature that will prevent unwanted, accidental, or premature utilization or firing signal, (i). The blasting machine must continue to be fully operational after being dropped from a height of 6 feet onto a concrete surface, (j). The blasting machine's physical size cannot exceed 6 in x 4 in x 2 in overall dimensions and 16 ounces in weight and incorporate a lanyard attachment point. If provided with a carrying case, the case will be olive drab colored, nylon, full closure with quick attach/release capability to current soldier Load Carrying Equipment (LCE), (k). The operation of the blasting machine cannot be affected by Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) within 100' of the blasting machine, (l). The blasting machine should be soldier friendly and safe to operate. Interested sources are encouraged to submit the following written information at NO COST or obligation to the Government: Name, address, point of contact and telephone number, description of components, and any brochures/literature. Responses should provide information regarding the experience of your company with the item, dimensional characteristics, and any test data. Any information received as a result of this announcement will not be provided to other contractors and may be utilized for the purposes of obtaining samples for test and evaluation. Send responses to: TACOM-ARDEC, ATTN: Mr. Douglas Lincoln, AMSTA-AR-ESW-D, Rock Island, IL. 61299 telephone: (309) 782-8187. This notice is strictly for informational purposes. Posted 03/16/00 (W-SN435198). (0076)

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