BULK PROPELLANT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, NSWC Indian Head Division, is soliciting proposals for Bulk Propellant (various chemicals) under a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. This Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity seeks contractors to manufacture and deliver specific chemicals for energetic deliverables at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). Quotations are due by February 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the fabrication, inspection, testing, and delivery of specific chemicals:
- 420 lbs. of conditioned Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Adipate (per MIL-DTL-23443C)
- 1640 lbs. of conditioned R45 HTLO (per WS 20700 Type II)
- 176 lbs. of Yellow Iron Oxide (per MIL-I-85370(AS))
- 160 lbs. of conditioned Desmodur W (per Dwg 1335AS287) The contractor must provide and design necessary tooling, ensure materials are from a single homogeneous lot and batch, and deliver them packaged and ready for use.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for all items.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Delivery: FOB Destination.
- Lead Times: 6 weeks ARO for Di(2-Ethylhexyl) Adipate, R45 HTLO, and Yellow Iron Oxide; 4 weeks ARO for Desmodur W.
- Quality Standards: Contractors must maintain an ISO 9001:2015 compliant quality system, calibrate measuring and testing equipment per ANSI/NCSL Z540.3 or ISO/IEC 17025, and implement a counterfeit material prevention program (SAE AS6174A).
- Security: Enhanced security controls, including System Security Plan (SSP), Plans of Action and Milestones (POAM), and NIST 800-171 compliance are required.
- Deliverables: Safety Data Sheets (SDS), Certificates of Compliance (COC), and Certificates of Analysis/Test are required for each lot.
Period & Place of Performance
The place of performance is the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD).
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations are due by Close of Business on February 23, 2026. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Evaluation criteria are not detailed in the provided solicitation document.
Contacts
Primary contact for this opportunity is Latrice Whitfield at latrice.t.whitfield.civ@us.navy.mil.