The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking information from potential sources for the procurement of mild detonating cord/fuze (MDC) for use in prototype military munitions at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. The requirement includes less than 2,000 feet of metal clad MDC with specific dimensions of 1.5-2.0 mm in diameter and a weight of 2.5-3.0 gr/ft, which is critical for explosive signal transfer. This request for information (RFI) aims to gather market research and identify contractors capable of fulfilling this need, with responses due by 3:00 PM CST on December 19, 2025. Interested parties should submit white papers detailing their capabilities and product specifications to the primary contact, Jimmy Creech, at jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil.

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION AND SOURCES SOUGHT FOR PLANNING PURPOSES (a) The Government will not pay for the information submitted in response to this notice. (b) Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information and Source Sought Notice, your response will be treated as information only. It will not be used as a proposal. (c) This notice is issued for the purpose of obtaining information to serve as market research and to find contractors capable and interested in a possible future procurement to assist in the development of a procurement strategy.

The Government seeks potential sources for the procurement of < 2,000 ft of 2.5-3.0 gr/ft metal clad mild detonating cord/fuze (MDC) that is 1.5-2.0 mm in diameter.  This MDC is required for explosive signal transfer in prototype military munitions located at Redstone Arsenal. As a result of issuing this RFI and Sources Sought Notice, the Army expects to receive information from potential offerors who possess the capability to deliver MDC to Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL.

Interested parties should submit white papers not to exceed five pages not including the title page. Do not use font smaller than 12pt font. Potential offerors’ responses to this RFI should include the following: (1) a brief description of the offeror (2) a brief description of products and specifications provided by the offeror; (3) the type(s) of service issues that can be corrected by the offeror.

For questions regarding this RFI, please contact the Government contracting POC, Jimmy W. Creech, jimmy.w.creech

All questions must reference RFI number W31P4Q-26-R-0009 and be submitted via email no later than 3:00 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on 19 Dec 2025, to the contractual point of contact, Mr. Jimmy W. Creech; jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil; telephone requests for addition information will not be honored. Question submittals must also include Company name, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, and appropriate point of contact information.

Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. In addition, include RFI number W31P4Q-26-R-0009.

The Government will acknowledge receipt only if requested with the submission. Please do not submit any classified information. All information submitted shall be adequately safeguarded from unauthorized disclosure in accordance with FAR Part 15.207. The Government may request further clarification or request presentations to enhance the Government’s understanding of the respondent's submittal. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR OTHERWISE PAY FOR THE INFORMATION SOLICITED. No award is intended as a result of the RFI. Information submitted in response to this RFI is submitted at no cost to the Government and will not be returned. In the event you have difficulty reading this RFI, please contact Mr. Jimmy W. Creech; jimmy.w.creech.civ@army.mil; for a copy of this notice.

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