SAM #W519TC-26-R-IA12

Market Research for Arresting Cable Release Mechanism (ACRM) for MICLIC

The U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island is conducting market research for an innovative Arresting Cable Release Mechanism (ACRM) to support the Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC) on the M1150 Assault Breacher Vehicle. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Contracting Command - Rock Island (ACC RI), Department of Defense - Products/Services Requested: - Arresting Cable Release Mechanism (ACRM) development capability - Must automatically sever or disconnect a 3/4 inch nylon rope with two MIL-C-13486-1 electrical wires woven inside - Rope is under approximately 1,000 lbs of tension - Mechanism must operate within 3-45 seconds after the Line Dispenser Cable (LDC) settles - Solutions may include electrical, mechanical, or pyrotechnic methods; battery-operated solutions are preferred - Must be modular, mature, and able to survive peak tension and severe launch environments - Installation by Soldiers during loading is required - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the Army is seeking information from all capable sources - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on innovative, modular, and integrated solutions - Mechanism must function reliably under high tension and harsh conditions - Preference for battery-operated triggering and release mechanisms - Quantities and part numbers are not specified; this is a Request for Information (RFI) for market research purposes - Additional technical details are referenced in the attached document

Description

The United States (U.S.) Army Contracting Command - Rock Island, Rock Island, IL 61299, is issuing this RFI for the development of an Arresting Cable Release Mechanism (ACRM) capability for the Mine Clearing Line Charge (MICLIC). This RFI is intended to conduct market research to identify potential sources interested in providing information on current and emerging technologies.

The Army is seeking innovative / mature components and / or integrated solutions to support the ACRM development effort. The Army is seeking an innovative, mature, modular, and / or integrated capability to automatically sever / disconnect the arresting cable (3/4 inches nylon rope with two MIL-C-13486-1 electrical wires woven inside) while under tension (approximately 1,000 lbs).  

The ACRM Integrated Product Team will review white paper responses to this RFI.  This approach enables the Army to identify, analyze, and evaluate innovative, mature, and emerging technologies.

NOTE: See attachment for further details and response instructions. 

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