NSN: 1377-00-845-5242
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is issuing a Solicitation for Reduced Charge Primary Cartridges (NSN: 1377-00-845-5242, P/N: 2519696, DODIC: M397). This is a Firm Fixed Price contract. Procurement is restricted to Martin-Baker Aircraft and is not a small business set-aside. The items are explosive, requiring a Safety Survey. Quotations are due March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of a Critical Safety Item: Reduced Charge Primary Cartridges. The requirement includes:
- First Article Test Samples (18 each for testing, 1 each for investigative purposes)
- Investigative Units (FAT) (18 each for testing, 1 each for investigative purposes)
- Production Lot Test Samples (1 lot of 28 each net, plus an additional 18 each per lot for test)
- Investigative Units (Production Lot) (3 each)
- Production Lot Units (28 each)
Technical data must be provided per DD Form 1423, Exhibit A, and configuration control must adhere to SAE EIA-649 (NAVY STOCK CLASS 1377). Energetic materials must not exceed 24 months from their original manufacturing or retest date. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073, CFR 49 171-178, MIL-STD-130, and DLAR 4145.41. Hazardous materials must be identified and labeled.
Key Requirements & Documents
- Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs): Outlines specific documentation and reporting requirements (e.g., Product Baseline Index, Obsolescence Alert Notice, Test/Inspection Reports, Failure Summary and Analysis Reports, Acceptance Test Plans, Ammunition Data Cards). Distribution is restricted to DoD components only.
- CAD/PAD Item Marking Instruction: Mandates specific Human Readable Information (HRI) and Machine Readable Information (MRI) using Data Matrix ECC 200 for Item Unique Identifiers (IUID) on all Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) components.
- Ammunition Data Card (ADC) SOW: Details requirements for preparing ADCs in accordance with MIL-STD-1168 and MIL-STD-962 for the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP), ensuring traceability for energetic and hardware components.
- Safety Survey: Required due to the explosive nature of the items.
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (C3PAO): Required for systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: None (Procurement restricted to Martin-Baker Aircraft)
- Quotation Due Date: March 2, 2026, by 6:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: January 29, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotations must be submitted electronically to andrew.e.emrich.civ@us.navy.mil by the due date. Offerors must complete representations and certifications. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed but standard RFQ factors would apply.
Contact Information
Andrew E. Emrich (andrew.e.emrich.civ@us.navy.mil, 771-229-3927)