US-FED-00000393041 - M456 AND M458 DETONATING CORDS - Deadline September 30,2026

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR M456 AND M458 DETONATING CORDSINTRODUCTIONThe U.S. Army Contracting Command Rock Island (ACC–RI), on behalf of the Office of the Project Manager for Close Combat Systems (OPM–CCS) is conducting a Market Survey to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing and delivering 3000 FT CORD, DETONATING: TYPE I, CLASS E, M456 (Department of Defense Identification Code M456, NSN [ phno? redacted ]356), the CORD, DETONATING, REINFORCED, M456 (Department of Defense Identification Code M456, NSN [ phno? redacted ]168), and 3000 FT DUMMY CORD, DETONATING: INERT, M458 (Department of Defense Identification Code M458, NSN [ phno? redacted ]373).Based on the responses to this Sources Sought notice/market research, this requirement may be set–aside for small businesses (in full or in part) or procured through full and open competition. Multiple awards may be made. All small business set–aside categories will be considered. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged, and no feedback or evaluations will be provided to companies regarding submissions.DISCLAIMERTHIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.PROGRAM/SYSTEM DESCRIPTIONDODIC: M4563000 FT CORD, DETONATING: TYPE I, CLASS EP/N 13042069 / NSN: [ phno? redacted ]356Type I Class E Detonating Cord consists of a minimum core of 50 grains per foot of PETN per MIL–DTL–387 with an optional center string, protected by layers of material: an optional paper liner, braided or counter wrapped textile, and an olive drab plastic sheath. The cord has a maximum diameter of 0.235 inches. The cord has a detonating velocity of not less than 5,900 meters per second and is waterproof.DODIC: M456CORD, DETONATING, REINFORCEDP/N 2114302 / NSN: [ phno? redacted ]168Type I Class M Detonating Cord (Reinforced) consists of the same construction as Type I Class E with an additional, outer layer of wax coated textile, while having a maximum diameter of 0.225 inches.[MB1]DODIC: M458DUMMY CORD, DETONATING: INERTP/N 13042070 / NSN: [ phno? redacted ]373Type III Inert Detonating Cord is similar to Type 1, Class E in construction and external appearance and consists of an asphalt coated cotton tube sheathed in an outer cover of smooth plastic–coated rayon. However, it is inert loaded with polyvinyl chloride (PVC) filler and the plastic outer coat is either blue or bronze.The primary use of Detonating Cord is to prime and detonate other explosive charges, although it is also used in urban breaching operations. The M458 Inert Detonating Cord is used in demonstration and training for demolitions and does not perform any ballistic function.