MCAS MIRAMAR AIRSHOW PYROTECHNICS
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, specifically the Commander, Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar, is soliciting quotations for pyrotechnics to support the MCAS Miramar Air Show. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Price contract. The requirement is for various brand name or equal pyrotechnic items, including boosters, detonators, and detonating cord, to be delivered to MCAS Miramar, San Diego, CA, by September 4, 2026. Quotations are due by June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (RFQ M67854-26-Q-5417) seeks to procure specific pyrotechnic items detailed across seven Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs). Key items include:
- Boosters: Approximately 1lb and 2lb, without detonators, with up to 1 year storage life.
- Detonator Assemblies (Non-Electric): With 50, 300, and 500 Millisecond Delays, 20' Length, and up to 6 months storage life.
- Detonator (Electric): 0 Delay Period, 10' Lead Wires, up to 6 months storage life.
- Cord, Detonating: 50 grain/ft, 1000 ft per roll, with up to 5 years storage life. All items must meet specified salient characteristics and quantities as outlined in Attachment 2.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing, with a 750-employee size standard.
- Place of Performance: Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, San Diego, CA 92145, United States.
- Delivery: All items are required to be delivered no later than September 4, 2026. Quotations must state delivery dates in days after contract award.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotation Deadline: June 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT. Late quotes may not be considered.
- Submission Method: Via email to anthony.fennell@usmc.mil. The subject line must be "RFQ M67854-26-Q-5417 MCAS Miramar Air Show Pyrotechnics". Do not include .zip files.
- Questions Deadline: June 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Questions Submission: Email to anthony.fennell@usmc.mil. Subject line: "M67854-26-Q-5417 Request for Clarification". Phone calls will not be accepted.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible quoter offering the lowest price technically acceptable quotation. Bidders must ensure their offerings meet all specified salient characteristics.
- Requirements: Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and include a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Anthony G. Fennell at anthony.fennell@usmc.mil.