Tri-Service CAD/PAD Life Cycle Management Support
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has awarded a Firm-Fixed Price Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to Ensign - Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company for Tri-Service Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) Life Cycle Management Support. The agreement has a shared ceiling value of $18,192,118.70.
Scope of Work
This agreement covers comprehensive engineering services to support Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices for the Joint Program Office requirements. The services include:
- Technology development
- Product improvement
- Qualification and prototyping support
- Quality evaluation and surveillance program support
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA)
- Value: $18,192,118.70 (Shared Ceiling)
- Awardee: Ensign - Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, Simsbury, Connecticut, USA
- Award Date: April 08, 2026
- Published Date: April 16, 2026
- Reference: N0017425SN0014
- Place of Performance: Indian Head, MD, United States
- Product Service Code: H113 (Quality Control Services: Ammunition And Explosives)
Additional Notes
This award notice signifies the successful completion of a procurement process to secure essential engineering services for critical defense components.