M456 AND M458 DETONATING CORDS

The U.S. Army Contracting Command‑Rock Island is conducting a market‑research “Sources Sought” to identify manufacturers capable of producing, testing, and delivering three types of detonating cord (M456 Type I Class E, M456 reinforced, and M458 inert dummy) totaling 3,000 ft each. Respondents must demonstrate capabilities in explosives manufacturing, loading, inspection, first‑article testing, and lot acceptance testing, and must be able to mitigate supply‑chain risks. The effort may be set‑aside for small businesses or competed openly, with multiple awards possible. Submissions are limited to a capabilities statement sent by email to the contract specialist no later than 3:00 p.m. EST on 30 Sep 2026. • Required products: 3,000 ft each of M456 Type I Class E detonating cord, M456 reinforced detonating cord, and M458 inert dummy cord. • Core capabilities: explosives/pyrotechnic processing, loading, LAP, FAT, LAT, physical and functional testing. • Small‑business set‑aside possible; NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) with size standard 750 employees. • Submission: capabilities statement in Word/PDF, ≤8 MB, emailed to [email protected], referencing the solicitation ID. • No funds allocated for response preparation; responses are voluntary and not offers.