Description
The U.S. Army Contracting Command – Rock Island is seeking capable sources for the production and delivery of Initiator Delay Cartridges (JL56/JL57). The cartridges are made of aluminum and stainless steel, containing a percussion primer with a proprietary explosive mix. The manufacturer must have skills in radiographic and radiographers, radiographic equipment, propellant manufacturing and casting, energetic material and/or explosive handling and loading, welding, machining, bridgewire and electrical circuitry, and shock wave propagation. Interested companies must provide information on their capabilities, capacity, and experience in manufacturing similar items.
• The cartridges must meet the specifications of ANSI/ASQ Z1.4
• The manufacturer must have the ability to obtain necessary skills and resources to produce the items in a timely and efficient manner
• The manufacturer must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database
• The submission deadline is 09 February 2026