Engineering Support for Product Improvement, System Engineering, Process Engineering, System Safety, In-Service Engineering, Program Management, Analytical and Organizational Assessment for Next Generation CADs/PADs
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 Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices Joint Program Office (CAD/PAD JPO), under the Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY, has issued a Sources Sought Notice for Engineering Support for Next Generation CADs/PADs. This is for informational and planning purposes only, to identify qualified sources. Responses are due June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering support across all program phases, including: Product improvement, System engineering and process engineering, System safety support, In-service engineering support, Program management, and Analytical and organizational assessment support. Key expertise required includes chemistry, physics, ballistics, mechanical design, manufacture, and analysis of energetic devices, materials, and systems. Respondents must demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the CAD/PAD industrial base, relevant standards, safe handling of energetic materials, and experience with failure modes. Specific areas of interest include: CAD/PAD energetic manufacturing facilities, propellant and energetic materials production, thermodynamic/thermochemical analysis, obsolescence issues, pyrotechnic manufacturing, proposal development, percussion primers, failure investigations, and system safety support.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 15, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published: May 15, 2026
Evaluation
Responses will be used to assess industry capability and experience in supporting CAD/PAD components and associated systems, including the ability to support urgent or emergent requirements. This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the Government. No contract will be awarded from this announcement.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should submit a capability statement (limited to 5 pages) detailing relevant experience, technical capabilities, past performance (within the last five years), DUNS, CAGE code, and socioeconomic status. Proprietary information should be clearly marked. Do not submit pricing information. The Government anticipates a potential future requirement for CAD/PAD sustainment and production.