Impulse Cartridge MD65 & MD66
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 U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, on behalf of PM-CCS, has issued a Sources Sought notice to identify capable sources for the production and delivery of Impulse Cartridges MD65 and MD66. These are critical safety items used as power sources for aircraft store ejection. The purpose is market research to determine the acquisition strategy, including potential Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks manufacturers for Impulse Cartridges MD65 (NSN 1377-01-063-3162, Model CCU-45/B) and MD66 (NSN 1377-01-063-3165, Model CCU-44/B). These are critical safety items (CSI) and life-limited energetic devices essential for military aviation. Contractors proposing alternate data packages must use Propellant-HES 5250.207 and NOSOL 318 (Government Furnished Property). The cartridges must conform to the provided Technical Data Package (TDP), which is Distribution C (limited distribution).
Key Capabilities & Requirements
Manufacturing these items requires expertise in propellant manufacturing and casting, energetic material/explosive handling, welding, machining, bridge wire/electrical circuitry, and shock wave propagation. Respondents must demonstrate established expertise, sufficient experience, and proficiency to produce these items timely and efficiently, or the ability to obtain such resources without significant delay. Quality production limitations and any significant lead times for equipment or materials should be noted.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS: 325920 / Explosive Manufacturing (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: Market research to determine if a total Small Business Set-Aside (including 8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB) is feasible.
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, 21:00 UTC
- Published: May 1, 2026
Submission Details
Interested companies should provide:
- A brief summary of company capabilities (facilities, personnel experience, quality system, past manufacturing experience) and capacity.
- Identification of potential key sub-tier vendors/subcontractors and subcontracted components/processes.
- Minimum and maximum monthly production quantities and available capacity.
- Company size status for NAICS 325920.
- Identification of components/materials subject to price volatility/scarcity and mitigation strategies.
- Company name, address, point of contact, phone, e-mail, taxpayer identification number, DUNS, and CAGE Code. Responses must be submitted electronically to Aly Bigham (alyson.m.bigham.civ@army.mil), Caitlyn Smith (caitlyn.l.smith3.civ@army.mil), and Emily Kundel (emily.a.kundel.civ@army.mil). The subject line should be: "Sources Sought Response for the W519TC-26 NB032-MD65-MD66 Impulse Cartridge."
Additional Notes
This is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or an obligation to award a contract. Information submitted will be used to develop an acquisition strategy. Contractors must be registered in SAM prior to any potential award.