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
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