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Last Updated on 09 Oct 2014 at 9 AM
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Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania

13--This Request for Information (RFI) is intended as part of a market survey for a family of conical shaped charges / perforators capable of perforating through-holes in mild steel.

Solicitation ID N0010414N8026
Posted Date 25 Aug 2014 at 3 PM
Archive Date 09 Oct 2014 at 5 AM
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Agency Department Of Defense
Location Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania United states 17050
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION FOR CONICAL SHAPED CHARGES / PERFORATORS 1.0 SCOPE. This Request for Information (RFI) is intended as part of a market survey for a family of conical shaped charges / perforators capable of perforating through-holes in mild steel. 2.0 SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS. Potential charge candidates should be capable meeting the following general characteristics: a. Candidate charges should be sized to fit within an envelope of 1 inch to 2.5 inches in diameter and 1 inch to 3 inches in height. b. Candidate charges should be loaded with HMX or RDX and up to 3% wax (if applicable or necessary). c. Candidate charges should have a Net Explosive Weight (N.E.W.) between 5 grams and 25 grams. d. Candidate charges should have a metal conical liner (solid or powdered) incorporated in the construction of the charge. e. Candidate charges should be sensitive to direct initiation by either military detonator (electric or non-electric) or detonating cord. 3.0 VENDOR RESPONSES. a. Interested sources are encouraged to submit company and product literature, references and any other pertinent information for the Government’s consideration. b. Product information should include system size, weight and construction materials, energetic compositions and weight, and performance data if available. Information should also include full system descriptions and maturity information. Potential candidates should be limited to existing off-the-shelf solutions. c. Vendors having access to demonstrated research and prototyping capabilities in this area are invited to submit literature, not exceeding ten pages of text, which describes the general approach, previous related work, and an estimate of overall costs (rough order of magnitude) in the form of a White Paper. d. Interested organizations should respond by providing the Government the following information: point of contact, address, telephone and fax numbers, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, as well as size category of the company (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.), a brief summary of the companys capabilities, description of facilities, personnel, related manufacturing experience, and existing safety approvals. 4.0 POINTS OF CONTACT. The technical point of contact is Mr. Matt Alley: 812-854-8186, [email protected]. The Management point of contact is Mr. Travis Sipes, 812-854-3630, [email protected]. The Program Office point of contact is Mr. Shannon Blackerby, 812-854-5688, [email protected].
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