13 -- Sources sought for blasting caps and detonating cords

This is a request for product information and new business sources. Information and small business sources are sought for blasting caps, fuse igniters detonating cord, and other explosive materials. Past attempts at competition resulted in a single bid. This office needs to obtain more sources or identify the reason firms cannot respond. The following is a representative sample of items required. Safety Fuse( 5 Rolls); M81 fuse Igniters, M60 equivalent, with shock tube (200 each); Fuse igniter, pull string type (3 boxes); Fuse Caps (5 boxes); Blasting Caps, Electric, 12 ft instant (5 boxes); Blasting caps, electric, 12 ft delay, 250MS (1 box); Blasting caps, electric, 12 ft delay, 500MS (1 box); blasting caps, electric, 12 ft delay 750MS (1 box); Blasting Caps, electric, 12 ft delay, 1000MS (1 box); Electric igniter, 6ft (7 boxes); Helix, LIQ and activator, 1 3/8 in X 8 in. (2 cases); Detonating Cord, 50 GR/ft (5 Rolls); Detonating Cord (2 Rolls); Sheet Explosive, PETN based, .083, C-2 (5 pounds); Conical shaped charge, 12 Gram RDX (5 boxes); LIN shaped charge, copper, RDX, 400 gr/ft, 1 inch section (8 each); LIN shaped charge, copper, RDX, 600 gr/ft, 1 inch section (8 each); Cast Booster, 230 gram, ½ pound, 1.5 in x 4.7 in (1 case). The responding firm should be able to provide every item on the list or provide the reason specific items cannot be provided. This is not a request for quotes or proposals, just sources and information for future use. Please respond by email if possible. Your assistance is truly appreciated.