1377 - 1377-01-063-3168; MF08; Impulse Cartridge; Source Control Drawing: 5184825
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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 has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Impulse Cartridges, NSN 1377-01-063-3168, DODIC: MF08, Model: CCU/43/B. These are critical safety and explosive items used in F-5E, F-5F, F-5N, and T-38 aircraft. This is an unrestricted acquisition. Proposals are due July 13, 2026, at 1400 EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes a production lot of 400 Impulse Cartridges, along with various samples for First Article Testing (FAT) (94 each) and Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT) (32 each), plus investigative units for both. Contractors must also provide extensive technical data per DD Form 1423, including product baseline, obsolescence alert notices, DMSMS reports, and maintain configuration control. Energetic materials must not exceed 24 months from manufacturing/retest date. A Safety Survey will be required, and drawings are available.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) is contemplated.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 325920 (Size Standard: 750 employees).
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): An attachment details provisioned items, which bidders must review for feasibility and cost assessment.
- CDRLs: Specific Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) outline required documentation such as Product Baseline Index, Obsolescence Alert Notice, DMSMS Health Assessment Report, Failure Summary, Acceptance Test Plan, Radiographic Report, and Ammunition Data Card.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via email to kyle.j.slusser2.civ@us.navy.mil. Evaluation will consider Past Performance (quality and timeliness of delivery), and award may not necessarily go to the lowest-priced quotation. First Article Testing (FAT) is required, with an estimated cost of $48,116.00, which will be a factor in evaluation (a waiver may be granted). The solicitation includes FAR clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors."
Key Deadlines
- Proposal Due Date: July 13, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Published Date: June 4, 2026.