# SAM #W912HZ27Z1CQ9 USACE ERDC plans a five-year sole-source BPA for Teledyne Risi blast-testing supplies **Buyer:** U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center **Posted:** October 07, 2026 **Respond By:** October 15, 2026 **Identifier:** W912HZ27Z1CQ9 **NAICS:** 325920 USACE ERDC plans a five-year sole-source BPA for Teledyne Risi explosive-initiation equipment and cables used in blast research. - **Agency and purpose:** The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Engineer Research and Development Center (USACE ERDC), Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory, needs supplies for explosive-effects and blast-loading research. - **Intended source:** Teledyne Risi, Inc.; the notice states an intent to award a sole-source Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). - **Items identified:** FS-17 control units and firing modules; EBW detonators RP-80, RP-83, RP-1, RP-2, RP-3, and RP-87; a BK-80 ignitor; RP-80 and RP-83 non-bridged headed EBWs; twin-lead high-voltage cable; and Type C high-voltage coaxial cable, including cable with connectors or flying leads/ends and a 31 connector. - **Cable specifications:** Twin-lead cable includes a 1,000-foot length; coaxial cable spools are specified in 250–1,000-foot lengths. No order quantities are provided. - **Ordering period:** Five years; specific start and end dates are not stated. This is an ordering period, not an annual subscription. - **Notice and response:** This is a notice of intent, not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties may submit capability information and pricing for Government consideration. - **Classification:** NAICS 325920, Explosive Manufacturing; stated size standard is 750 employees. - **Value:** No estimated contract value or BPA ceiling is stated. The range below is only a rough planning estimate, not a value published by the Government. ### Description

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Geotechnical and Structures (GSL) intends to issue an award (IAW RFO FAR 12.102 (b)) to Teledyne Risi, Inc., (CAGE: 3K871), 32727 S Corral Hollow Rd, Tracy, California 95377 for a New Master Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for Explosive Effects and Blast Loading supplies and devices.   GSL researchers typically employ exploding bridge-wire (EBW) detonators as a safe, reliable means of initiating explosive detonations. To enable safe and continual blast testing operations, GSL requires a Master Blanket Purchase Agreement that includes all critical components with the use of EBWs. 

The requirement is for FS-17 Control Units and Firing Systems, EBW Detonators, and various high voltage cables throughout the proposed five (5) year ordering period.  The requested items are listed below, but not limited to:

The intended procurement will be classified under North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) 325920 – Explosive Manufacturing with a size standard of 750 employees. 

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and no solicitation document exists for this requirement.  However, parties interested in responding to this notice shall submit capable quotes, including price, sufficient to determine capability in providing the supplies.  All capability statements received by the closing date of this publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Capability statements shall be submitted only by e-mail as a Microsoft Office Word, Microsoft Office Excel, or Adobe PDF attachment to Shinita.M.Jordan@usace.army.mil and Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil.  Statements are due by 3:00pm Central Time, Thursday, 15 October 2026.  Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.

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