DEPT OF DEFENSE has floated a tender for Ammunition and Explosive Ignition Devices. The project location is USA and the tender is closing on 10 May 2024. The tender notice number is N0017424SN0076, while the TOT Ref Number is 100518465. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.

Expired Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : USA

Summary : Ammunition and Explosive Ignition Devices

Deadline : 10 May 2024

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 100518465

Document Ref. No. : N0017424SN0076

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

Purchaser's Detail

Purchaser : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Contracting Office Address : INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640-1533
Primary Point of Contact : Terri Bryant
terri.k.bryant.civ@us.navy.mil

USA
Email :terri.k.bryant.civ@us.navy.mil

Tender Details

Description

Ammunition and Explosive Ignition Devices

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the US Government. The US Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The US Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is seeking companies who have an existing commercial product that is equivalent to the PVU-1/A, PVU-2/A, PVU-7/A, PVU-10/A and PVU-12/A Ignition Device as described herein. Applicable sections of the MIL-STD-105, 129, 453, and 1168 may apply. Testing of the finished ignition device for suitability is conducted per WS 21535, WS 21579, WS 23835, WS 24382, and WS 23259.

Manufacturing of these ignition devices requires extensive background in the handling, processing and loading of extremely sensitive compositions containing primary explosives. Ignition Device compositions also contain toxic chemicals (salts of lead, barium and antimony). Primary explosives are not generally commercially available and must be either manufactured on site or procured, if possible, from a primer manufacturer. Primary (or initiating) explosives must be shipped and stored separately. Requirements imposed on the use, shipping, handing, hazards and monitoring/protection of personnel see DOD Contractor-s Safety Manual (DOD 4145.26) or OP-5 (as appropriate) and 40 CFR (EPA), 29 CFR (OSHA) and 49 CFR (DOT). Other regulations may ...
Active Contract Opportunity Notice ID N0017424SN0076 Related Notice Department/Ind. Agency DEPT OF DEFENSE Sub-tier DEPT OF THE NAVY Major Command NAVSEA Sub Command NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER Office NSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISION
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
All Dates/Times are: (UTC-04:00) EASTERN STANDARD TIME, NEW YORK, USA
Original Published Date: Apr 25, 2024 09:45 am EDT
Original Response Date: May 10, 2024 02:00 pm EDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: May 25, 2024
Initiative: None

Classification
Original Set Aside:
Product Service Code: 1395 - MISCELLANEOUS AMMUNITION
NAICS Code: 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance: Indian Head, MD 20640 USA

Documents

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