ContractSources Sought

Flexible Confined Detonating Cord (Detonating Fuzes) (MS91 or MS92)

DEPT OF DEFENSE W519TC-26-SS024
Response Deadline
Feb 19, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
No Set aside used
Notice Type
Sources Sought

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island is seeking capable sources for the production and delivery of Flexible Confined Detonating Cord (Detonating Fuzes), specifically NSN MS91 and MS92, as part of a Sources Sought notice (W519TC-26-SS024). These fuzes serve a critical role in providing an interconnecting explosive media for the canopy severance assemblies of the AH-64 series helicopter, necessitating specialized manufacturing skills such as radiography, propellant handling, and welding. Interested companies must demonstrate their capabilities, including access to necessary equipment and strategies for mitigating supply chain risks, with submissions due by February 19, 2026. For further inquiries, respondents can contact Caitlyn Smith at caitlyn.l.smith3.civ@army.mil or Meghan Newman at meghan.p.newman.civ@army.mil.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
325920
Explosives Manufacturing
PSC Code
1377
CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS

Solicitation Documents

1 Files
Sources Sought W519TC-26-SS024 - Detonating Fuzes.pdf
PDF138 KBFeb 5, 2026
AI Summary
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island, on behalf of Project Manager, Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS), has issued a Sources Sought notice (W519TC-26-SS024) to identify capable sources for the production and delivery of Flexible Confined Detonating Cord (Detonating Fuzes), specifically NSN MS91 and MS92. These fuzes provide an interconnecting explosive media for AH-64 series helicopter canopy severance assemblies. The manufacturing process requires specialized skills such as radiography, propellant manufacturing, energetic material handling, welding, machining, and expertise in shock wave propagation. Respondents must demonstrate their capability in these areas, including access to radiographic equipment, and address potential supply chain risks. Companies are requested to submit information regarding their capabilities, key sub-tier vendors, production quantities, business size (NAICS code 325920), and supply chain mitigation strategies. This is for informational and planning purposes only, not a Request for Proposal. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Submissions are due by February 19, 2026, to the provided points of contact.

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedFeb 5, 2026
deadlineResponse DeadlineFeb 19, 2026
expiryArchive DateMar 6, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Office
W6QK ACC-RI

Point of Contact

Name
Caitlyn Smith

Place of Performance

UNITED STATES

Official Sources