Solid Nose Fuze Plug
ID: W519TC-25-R-SNFPType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RIROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, USA

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Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, is seeking sources for the production and delivery of the Solid Nose Fuze Plug (MXU-735), a critical component used in various MK80, BLU-110, and BLU-111 series bombs. The procurement aims to secure approximately 12,000 to 15,000 units of this one-piece hemispherical solid can nose plug, which enhances penetration and delivery accuracy for munitions. Interested vendors must demonstrate their manufacturing capabilities, including necessary skills and equipment, and provide a rough order of magnitude pricing along with their production capacity. Responses are due by October 29, 2025, and should be directed to Ms. Elizabeth Tressel at elizabeth.a.tressel.civ@army.mil, with additional contacts provided for further inquiries.

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