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FBO DAILY ISSUE OF MARCH 20, 2004 FBO #0845
MODIFICATION

13 -- Firing Device Multipurpose M142, NSN: 1375-01-040-1526, ML03 Part Number 9296865, Poc Norma Webb-green, AMSFS-CCA-M, ph 309 782-8605

Notice Date

3/18/2004
 

Notice Type

Modification
 

Contracting Office

U.S. Army Field Support Command, ATTN: AMSOS-CCA, Rock Island, IL 61299-5000
 

ZIP Code

61299-5000
 

Solicitation Number

W52P1J1111111
 

Response Due

4/17/2004
 

Archive Date

6/16/2004
 

Point of Contact

Norma Webb-Green, 309 782-8605
 

E-Mail Address

Email your questions to U.S. Army Field Support Command
(webb-greenn@osc.army.mil)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

N/A
 

Description

The Army field Support Command is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources that are capable of manufacturing the firing Device Multipurpose M142. The Technical Description of the item is identified as: Firing Device Multipurpose M142 , NSN 1375-01-040-1526, DODAC1375-ML03, P/N 9296865. More Information can be requested from Norma Webb-Green, Contract Specialist, email norma.webbgreen@us.army.mil phone 309 782-8605. The basic component of the M142 Firing Device is a mechanical switch designed for mechanical actuation(to initiate the explosive)by pressure, pull, pressure release or tension release. In addition to it's four-mode capability, the M142 can be used to ignite either a blasting cap (as in other firing devices) or time blasti ng fuse for setting a short delay type booby trap. The M142 is weather-sealed and will function under water. The firing device consists of a number of different components to facilitate operation in four modes. The components, which make up the M142 are : The SWITCH that incorporates two pivot pins, a sear plate, a spring and firing pin. A safety pin is also incorporated in the switch to prevent accidental initiation. It is positioned in front of the firing pin and is only removed after the desired operat ing mode is set up. A TRIPWIRE 50 feet of copper wire wound on a cardboard spool. an olive drab coat of paint over the wire prevents if from accidentally unwinding and aids concealment. it is used in the tension release mode and in the pull mode. A TENS ION RELEASE attachment of specially formed stainless steel wire that has a spring type action. In the tension release mode, the attachment holds the tripwire under tension that , in turn, maintains the firing device in a constantly armed position. Actuati on is initiated when the taut tripwire is cut which permits the sear plate to release the firing pin. A COUPLING BODY, a cylindrical plastic assembly that contains the explosive initiating element, an M42 primer, but no blasting cap. The user installs the cap. An INSTRUCTION SHEET giving abbreviated set up instructions is provided with each device. FASTNERS, a set of nails and screws for securing the switch are included with each device. The olive drab plastic switch and coupling body are unpainted. The y are unmarked except for a yellow band painted on the coupling body. The brass safety pin and steel pivot pins are unpainted. The M142 Firing Device components, including the instruction sheet, screws and nails are packed in a cylindrical metal containe r 3-1/8 inches in diameter and 1-1/4 in high. Fifty six containers are packed in four M191A1 ammunition boxes (14 per box)which are in turn packed in a wire bound box. Respondents to this Market Survey should have the technical and manufacturing capacit y and good past performance in the explosive processing industry. Respondents should specify they have the skills and facilities required for the manufacture of the M142 Firing Device. In the event that the respondent does not have adequate resources, the respondent must document the ability to obtain the required resources in a timely fashion. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or a subcontractor, those vendors or subcontractors must also meet the criteria stated herein. All submissions must contain business size information as it applies to NAICS code325920- 750 employees. All contractors interest ed in this future solicitation must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration Database. Information shall be submitted within 30 calendar days from the date of this publication to: U.S. Army Field Support Command, AMSFS-CCA-M, ATTN: Norma Webb- Green, 1 Rock Island, IL 61299-5000, email: norma.webbgreen@us.army.mil This Market Survey is 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 inten d to award a contract on th e basis of this Market Survey or otherwise pay for information solicited. The Government will utilize the information provided for planning purposes only. All information submitted will be held in confidential status.
 

Place of Performance

Address: U.S. Army Field Support Command ATTN: AMSFS-CCA-M Rock Island IL

Zip Code: 61299-5000

Country: US
 

Record

SN00549775-W 20040320/040318214004 (fbodaily.com)
 

Source

FedBizOpps.gov Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)

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