PETN Pellets
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source a Firm Fixed-Price contract for 30 PETN Pellets to Reynolds Systems Inc. This is not a Request for Quote (RFQ), and no competitive solicitation will be issued. Interested parties may submit capability statements by June 16, 2026, to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the requirement.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of 30 PETN Pellets.
Sole Source Justification
The Naval Air Warfare Center intends to award this contract to Reynolds Systems Inc. (RSI) as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). RSI is identified as the sole source with direct knowledge and essential specialized expertise in managing PETN Pellets, acquired through a successful FY23 contract involving the handling and transport of fragile, experimental pellets. Replicating this capability with an alternative vendor would result in unacceptable duplication of costs and significant project delays.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Intent)
- Response Due: June 16, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Published: June 11, 2026
- Product Service Code: 1376 (Bulk Explosives)
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER
Submission Requirements
Interested parties must submit a clear and concise capability statement referencing solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D550000/E550000-0198. The statement must demonstrate the ability to perform the required work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Responses should be emailed to Gwynn Hartkopf at gwynn.l.hartkopf.civ@us.navy.mil.
Additional Notes
All vendors must be registered in SAM.gov with an 'Active' status prior to any potential award. Contractors must also be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information, requiring an approved DD 2345.