Rapid Response Munitions Testing & Engineering Services Follow On
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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, NSWC Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for Rapid Response Munitions Testing & Engineering Services Follow On. This requirement supports NSWC IHD and other Navy and DoD activities with engineering services and rapid response testing for the Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) of energetic components, equipment, and systems. The formal solicitation (N0017426R1010) is anticipated to be released on or about March 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide engineering services and rapid response testing support, including but not limited to:
- Environmental and Dynamics Testing
- Safety and Insensitive Munitions Testing
- Fuzing, Sensor, C³I Testing
- Transportation and Packaging Safety Testing
- Ammunition, Weapons and Munitions Performance Characterization
- Mechanical Function, Fatigue and Cycling Testing
- Exploitation Support of Asset Weapons, Equipment and Munitions
- Ammunition, Weapons and Munitions Handling and Storage
- Radiographic Inspection of Test Articles
- Underwater Explosive Testing
This support will often require specialized test facilities capable of handling live ordnance and accommodating extreme sizes and weights.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice
- Solicitation Number: N0017426R1010
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: On or about March 2, 2026
- NAICS: 541330 (Engineering Services)
- Size Standard: $25.5 million
- PSC: H213 (Equipment And Materials Testing: Ammunition And Explosives)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Source Selection: Acceptability, based on technical and past performance.
Response Information
Interested offerors must register to receive the solicitation. To register, email Kimberly Hall (kimberly.s.hall31.civ@us.navy.mil) with "Solicitation N0017426R1010" in the subject line, along with your name, organization, address, telephone, fax, and email. Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov to be eligible for award. Requests for salient information should also be emailed to Kimberly Hall, including Name, Title, Company name and address, DUNS and CAGE numbers, and E-mail address.
Deadlines
- Pre-Solicitation Response Date: February 27, 2026 (for this notice)
- Published Date: February 12, 2026