1377 - 1377-01-692-4231, JP18 - JSF Cartridges as attached.
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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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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, is soliciting for the procurement of CCU-183/A Automatic Deployment Units (ADU), also referred to as JSF Cartridges, for F-35 aircraft. This procurement is restricted to Martin-Baker Aircraft. The solicitation includes requirements for production and sustainment across multiple countries and years. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for CCU-183/A Automatic Deployment Units (ADU), with specific Martin-Baker Aircraft (MBA) part numbers and drawing numbers detailed for various Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). This includes units for both FY26 Sustainment and Lot 20 Production. Key deliverables also include:
- Technical Data as per DD Form 1423, Exhibit A.
- Production Lot Test Samples and Investigative Units.
- Compliance with DFARS 252.211-7003 for Item Identification and Valuation.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Agency: Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support
- Product Service Code: 1377 - Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components
- Restriction: Procurement is restricted to Martin-Baker Aircraft.
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (extended by Amendments 0001, 0002, and 0003).
- Published Date: April 30, 2026 (latest amendment).
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be submitted electronically via email to andrew.e.emrich.civ@us.navy.mil. Proposal submission instructions are provided in Section L, and evaluation factors for award are outlined in Section M of the solicitation.
Additional Notes
This solicitation involves a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for CLIN 0001 and is rated DO-A6 under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). A limited drawing package is available, but drawings are not provided on CD. Supporting documents detail:
- Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for F-35 Ejection Seat Items, specifying various data items like Product Baseline Index, Obsolescence Alert, DMSMS reports, Test Plans, and Failure Analysis Reports.
- CAD/PAD Item Marking Instructions (Version 1.6) for Human Readable Information (HRI) and Machine Readable Information (MRI), including Item Unique Identifiers (IUID) using Data Matrix ECC 200, with specific guidance for F-35 components.
- Ammunition Data Card (ADC) Statement of Work and ADC Master template, outlining requirements for preparing ADCs per MIL-STD-1168, ensuring traceability, and entry into the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP).
- A Request for Variance (RFV) (DD Form 1694) for a critical JM60 Catapult battery voltage check, indicating potential changes to testing procedures.