Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESAD)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command‑Rock Island is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to assess domestic industrial capability for producing Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESAD) and Ignition Safety Devices (ISDs) for munitions and rocket motors. The RFI seeks detailed information on past performance, manufacturing capacity, testing and qualification experience, workforce expertise, surge production capabilities, supply‑chain bottlenecks, automation plans, and security compliance. Responses will inform a future whitepaper and potential solicitation to scale up the domestic electronic fuze and ignition system base. • Provide past performance data on ESAD/ISD production, quantities, and roles (prime/subcontractor). • Detail manufacturing infrastructure, clean‑room, SMT, and energetic integration capabilities. • Outline surge capacity, component supply‑chain risks, automation investments, and workforce scaling plans. • Confirm ability to handle Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and compliance with NIST 800‑171 / CMMC. • Submit a concise capabilities statement (max 15 pages, PDF) by 19 Nov 2026, 3:30 PM EST.