CxU-3 Signal Cartridge Tender, USA - 126093679

Procurement Summary

Country: USA

Summary: CxU-3 Signal Cartridge

Deadline: 08 Sep 2025

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Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 126093679

Document Ref. No.: W519TC25RCxU3

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

Description(s): The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, on behalf of the PM Close Combat Systems, is issuing a sources sought announcement in an effort to identify capable sources for the production and delivery of the F470 CTG SIGNAL PRAC BOMB CxU-3 A/B (smoke/cold) for the Fiscal Years (FY) 27-31. The U.S. Government's interest would be approximately 25, 000-65, 000 per year. Any resulting contract will also contain First Article Test (FAT) requirements.

The configurations are as follows:

F470 CxU-3A/B CART SIG/NAVY - NSN: 1325-01-088-4217 (w/ metal pallet)

F470 CxU-3A/B CART SIG/AF - NSN: 1325-01-112-8170 (w/ wood pallet)



ITEM DESCRIPTION: These requirements support the United States Air Force and the United States Navy bombing missions.

The CxU-3A/B Signal Cartridge is a good visibility daytime use, fire-free signal cartridge. The aluminum cylinder surrounds a glass ampule, which contains approximately 1.0 ounces of Titanium Tetrachloride, a mildly toxic liquid that produces large volumes of white smoke when exposed to air or moisture. It weighs 2.50 ounces. Upon impact, the cartridge is driven forward against the firing pin, initiating the primer in the base of the cartridge. This action fires three grams of expelling charge, which in turn, shatters the ampule and propels it from the open end of the practice bomb. The resulting cloud of dense white smoke clearly marks the impact point of the practice bomb on the bombing range.

Bomb Configuration: The Signal Cartridge is used in the nose of the MK 76, BDU-33, MK 106, BDU-48, and Laser Guided Training Round (LGTR) Practice Bombs. With the Spotting Charge Adapter MK 89 MOD 0, the cartridge can be used in the tail section of the MK 80 Series Inert Bombs.

Components: The Signal Cartridge can be used with Spotting Charge Adapter MK 89 in the tail fuzewells of the BDU-45 Practice Bomb and MK 80 Series Inert.

CRITICAL PROCESSES/SKILLS: Manufacture of the F470 ...
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : W519TC25RCxU3
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE ARMY
Major Command : AMC
Sub Command : ACC
Sub Command 2 : ACC-CTRS
Sub Command 3 : ACC RI
Office : W6QK ACC-RI
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
Updated Published Date: Sep 10, 2025 07:58 am CDT
Original Published Date: Aug 25, 2025 12:32 pm CDT
Updated Response Date: Sep 08, 2025 12:00 pm CDT
Original Response Date: Sep 24, 2025 11:00 am CDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date: Sep 23, 2025
Original Inactive Date: Oct 09, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside: No Set aside used

Product Service Code: 1325 - BOMBS
NAICS Code: 325998 - All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing

Place of Performance: USA

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