MK4-3 Signal Cartridge
ID: W519TC-27-R-MK4-3Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

BOMBS (1325)

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https://sam.gov/opp/97ba3469b14c4a5cbcd7bdd976650320/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Mar 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 28, 2025, 5:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, is seeking sources for the production and delivery of the F562 Signal Cartridge MK4-3 (flame/hot) with metal pallet, intended for use by the United States Air Force and Navy in bombing missions from Fiscal Years 2027 to 2031. The procurement involves a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract with five one-year ordering periods, requiring an estimated production quantity of 30,000-40,000 cartridges annually, along with First Article Test (FAT) requirements. These signal cartridges, which utilize red phosphorus to create a visible signal of white smoke and flame upon impact, are critical for marking the impact location of practice bombs during military exercises. Interested vendors must respond by 12:00 PM CT on April 25, 2025, providing necessary company information and capabilities to Jason Koski at jason.o.koski.civ@army.mil or Bridget Kramer at bridget.l.kramer.civ@army.mil.

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Jason Koski
jason.o.koski.civ@army.mil
Bridget Kramer
bridget.l.kramer.civ@army.mil
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