1377 - -01-492-6460, WB55, JAU-76/A, Cartridge Actuated Initiator -01-492-6470, WB56, JAU-76/A, Cartridge Actuated Initiator
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, is issuing a Solicitation for the procurement of WB55 JAU-76/A and WB56 JAU-77/A Cartridge Actuated Initiators. These are delay cartridges essential for the NACES ejection system. This procurement is restricted to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company. Offers are due by May 21, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the manufacturing and delivery of specific initiator models:
- WB55 JAU-76/A (PSEMC P/N 826852-02)
- WB56 JAU-77/A (PSEMC P/N 826852-04)
Key technical and compliance requirements include:
- Technical Data: Submission per DD Form 1423, Exhibit A (CDRLs detailing various data items like Product Baseline Index, Obsolescence Alert, Test/Inspection Reports, Ammunition Data Cards).
- Item Identification: DoD unique identification (DFARS 252.211-7003) and specific marking instructions for CAD/PAD components (MIL-STD-130, DoD UID Guide), including Human Readable (HRI) and Machine Readable Information (MRI) with Data Matrix ECC 200.
- Packaging & Marking: Adherence to MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073, CFR 49 171-178, MIL-STD-130, DLAR 4145.41, and MIL-DTL-85097E (OS).
- Unique Item Identification (UID): Required for investigative units.
- Radiographic Inspection: Mandatory for Lot Acceptance Test Samples and Production Lot Units (X-rays), with N-rays for Explosive Sub-Assemblies.
- Safety: Items are designated as Critical Safety Items, requiring a Safety Survey.
- Energetic Materials: Age of materials and components must not exceed 24 months from manufacture or retest date.
- Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs): Preparation according to MIL-STD-1168 and submission via the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP). Traceability of all energetic materials and hardware components is critical.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: 280 Calendar Days from the date of the lead time event to delivery.
- Set-Aside: This procurement is restricted to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Electronic offers should be emailed to zachary.j.dom.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting the lowest priced, technically acceptable offer.
- Offer Due Date: May 21, 2026, at 02:00 PM local time.
Additional Notes
A limited drawing package is available, but drawings are not provided on CD. The solicitation includes numerous DFARS and FAR clauses.