Description
The United States Army Contracting Command – Rock Island (ACC-RI) is conducting market research to identify interested sources capable of manufacturing and delivering Anti-Personnel Obstacle Breaching Systems (APOBS). The APOBS is a self-contained, one-shot expendable linear demolition charge system used by assault elements to breach lanes. The contractor will be required to perform First Article and Lot Acceptance Tests on the APOBS.
Some key aspects of the APOBS include:
• Shipping and Storage Container
• Front Backpack Assembly
• Rear Backpack Assembly
• Rocket Motor and Fuze Assembly
The contractor must meet specific requirements, including WS 35168, Revision J and drawing 87012A0000, Revision AB. Interested companies should provide a brief summary of their capabilities, technical and manufacturing capability, and any potential key sub-tier vendors or subcontractors.