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The purpose of this Sources Sought announcement is to identify interested sources for the production of shaped demolition charges. This announcement is in support of on-going market research performed by the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island to determine interest in a planned Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 procurement for the 15 lb. and 40 lb. Shaped Demolition Charges. The U.S. Government (USG) anticipates awarding an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with 5, 12-month ordering periods on a firm-fixed-price basis. Item Descriptions: Shaped demolition charges' primary use is for boring holes in earth, metal, masonry, concrete, and paved and unpaved roads. When the charge is detonated, the explosive is converted to compressed gas. The gas exerts pressure in the form of a shockwave. The main charge converts the shaped liner into a high-speed jet charge, which penetrates the target. The M2A4, 15 lb. Shaped Demolition Charge penetrates reinforced concrete to a depth of about 3 feet, with the diameter of a hole tapering from about 2.75 inches at the mouth. The M3A1, 40 lb. Shaped Demolition Charge penetrates reinforced concrete to a depth of about 5 feet, with the diameter of a hole tapering from 3.5 inches at the mouth. M2A4, 15 lb. Shaped Demolition Charge (NSN: 1375-01-023-7994, DODIC: M420) The M2A4 consists of at least 10 lbs. of Composition B, which is loaded using a melt-pour process. It also contains a 48-gram Composition A-3 booster charge. The explosive charge is enclosed in a molded fiberglass container with a glass cone liner and a tin-plated steel closing cap. The shaped charge assembly also has a carrying strap made of cotton webbing and a detachable molded fiberglass 6-inch standoff. Each charge with the standoff is packed in a fiberboard box with foam cushions. The fiberboard box is placed in a barrier bag. Four (4) charges are packed in a wooden box per drawing 9281170. M3A1, 40 lb. Shaped Demolition Charge (NSN: 1375-00-088-6691, DODIC: M421) The M3A1 consists of approximately 30.5 ± 1.5 lbs. of Composition B, which is loaded using a melt-pour process. It also contains a 48-gram Composition A-3 booster charge. The explosive charge is enclosed in a seam welded or drawn sheet steel container along with a formed 10-inch diameter steel conical shaped charge liner. The liner is assembled using a crimp in conjunction with an adhesive/sealant. Brackets for which to affix the cotton webbing carrying strap are spot welded to the container. A drawn brass detonator well is soldered to a tin-coated steel closing cap which is press fit into the container after loading. The shaped charge assembly includes a detachable welded three-legged steel stand. Finished assemblies are covered in a barrier material and packed in wooden boxes per drawing 7549165. The Composition B and Composition A-3 will be provided as Government Furnished Material (GFM). The manufacture of these shaped demolition charges requires special skills a…
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