13--NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE TO TELEDYNE - RISI INC FOR EBW DETONATORS AND BLASTING CABLE

The U.S. Army Contracting Command at Aberdeen Proving Ground plans to award a sole source contract to Teledyne-RISI Inc. for the procurement of 600 exploding bridge wire (EBW) detonators and one 1000-foot length of twin lead blasting cable. This purchase supports the Aberdeen Test Center’s existing Teledyne-RISI FS-43 firing system, which requires these specific detonators and cable. Teledyne-RISI Inc. is the sole manufacturer and distributor of this specialized hardware, used primarily in safety-critical applications where stray electrical currents could prematurely ignite conventional blasting caps, as well as in operations demanding highly accurate timing for multiple simultaneous blasts. This action is being conducted under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(1)(i) and is not a solicitation for competition but a notice of intent to negotiate solely with Teledyne-RISI. The contract falls under NAICS code 325920 with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested parties may submit their interest in writing by the deadline of June 17, 2013, by 4:00 PM EST. The Government point of contact for this notice is Jason Childress, and only written inquiries via email will be considered. This contract supports defense operational requirements and ensures the availability of critical, uniquely sourced components necessary for specialized blasting systems.