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First Article Testing of Ignition Fuze for Airborne Munitions

Department of Defense (DoD) > Navsea > NAVSEA Warfare Center - Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and ComponentsSol: N00174-26-RFPREQ-E24-0014
est. $150K – $600K

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Quick Brief

The Department of Defense is procuring First Article Testing and refurbishment kits for the Inadvertent Fire Brake Actuator Mechanism from Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Co California LLC, which has the proprietary technical data and specialized expertise required. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis due to the unique capabilities of the contractor, and responses to this notice are invited but not required.

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Scope & Requirements

The work involves First Article Testing and procurement of specific squib components for the Inadvertent Fire Brake Actuator Mechanism.

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Contract Details

Estimated Value
est. $150K – $600K
Similar contracts award $22K to $969K (median $158K, 980 awards)Within typical range
Incumbent Contractor
Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Co California LLC
NAICS Codes
Place of Performance
Indian Head, MD, USA

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency
NAVSEA
Office
NAVSEA Warfare Center - Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published7d ago
Jul 17, 2026
Became Solicitation6d ago
Jul 17, 2026
Tracked
Last Updated4d ago
Jul 19, 2026
Response Date2d ago
Jul 22, 202617:00
Submission deadline
Response Dueyesterday
Jul 22, 2026

Description

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Contracts Department intends to award a contract for the First Article Testing (FAT) and procurement of Squib P/N 3703-1 and Refurbishment Kits P/N 2896387 for the Inadvertent Fire Brake Actuator Mechanism (IFBAM) on a sole source basis to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Co California LLC (PacSci), CAGE Code: 54181. PacSci owns the proprietary technical data package and has specialized tooling, equipment, and subject matter expertise for manufacturing and testing. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency

requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. This sources sought should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address,

point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE Code. In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company’s capabilities. All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 5:00 pm EST,

22 July 2026 to: NSWC IHD 022 Erika Cabot, Contract Specialist 4081 North Jackson Road, Bldg. 841 Indian Head, MD 20640-5116 [email protected] Erika Cabot Contracting (No Street Address

2) INDIAN HEAD, MD 20640-1533 USA to this opportunity.

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