MK4-3 Signal Cartridge Tender, USA - 116908328

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : MK4-3 Signal Cartridge

Deadline : 28 Apr 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 116908328

Document Ref. No. : W519TC-27-R-MK4-3

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Description

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, on behalf of the Project Manager Close Combat Systems (PM CCS), Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, is issuing a sources sought announcement in an effort to identify capable sources for the production and delivery of the F562 Signal Cartridge MK4-3 (flame/hot) w/ metal pallet (NSN: 1325-01-323-9921) for the Fiscal Years (FY) 2027-2031. Any resulting contract will also contain First Article Test (FAT) requirements. The U.S. Government is considering one Firm Fixed Price (FFP) production contract with five one-year ordering periods and a yearly production quantity of approximately 30, 000-40, 000 signal cartridges.



ITEM DESCRIPTION: These requirements are required to support the United States Air Force and the United States Navy bombing missions. The F562 Signal Cartridge MK4-3 (flame/hot) uses red phosphorus to provide a signal of white smoke and a fire flame. The Signal Cartridges can be deployed during day or night exercises to mark the point of impact. It is used with practice bombs (PB) to mark the impact location of the practice bomb. The MK 4 MOD 3 Signal Cartridge is a day or night use signal cartridge. Contained within an aluminum case, the rim end has a percussion primer and the opposite end is sealed with an aluminum disk. The Signal Cartridge contains an expelling charge (smokeless powder) initiated by the primer and red phosphorus. Upon impact, the cartridge is driven forward against the firing pin, initiating the primer at the base of the cartridge. This action fires the three grams of expelling charge and propels it from the open end of the PB. The red phosphorus is a toxic powder that produces a bright flash (for night use) when ignited. The Signal Cartridge will detonate upon impact releasing a large volume of white smoke. Drops of 18 inches or more can cause signal to function. The smoke is produced by the combination of red phosphorus and heat exceeding 2, 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : W519TC-27-R-MK4-3
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: Mar 27, 2025 02:44 pm CDT
Original Published Date: Mar 27, 2025 12:35 pm CDT
Updated Response Date: Apr 28, 2025 12:00 pm CDT
Original Response Date: Apr 28, 2025 12:00 pm CDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Updated Inactive Date: May 13, 2025
Original Inactive Date: May 13, 2025
Initiative: None

Classification
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Product Service Code: 1325 - BOMBS
NAICS Code: 332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

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