Guided Missile And Space Vehicle Inert Propulsion Units, Solid Fuel; And Components

PSC Category 1338 encompasses guided missile and space vehicle inert propulsion units with solid fuel, along with their associated components. These specialized products are critical for military training, testing, and strategic systems development. The category includes inert warheads, propulsion units, and related assemblies used in various missile and space vehicle applications, particularly for practice and simulation purposes.

The federal contract awards in this PSC category demonstrate a range of procurement activities, typically involving the Department of the Navy and Department of the Army. The awards exhibit firm fixed price contract types with values ranging from approximately $40,000 to $4.3 million. Recent awards include contracts for inert warheads for the Multiple Launch Rocket System, demilitarization and proofing services for missile motors, and aquatic toxicology testing. Contractors include Mission Critical Solutions LLC, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Pacific Ecorisk Inc. The contract awards frequently utilize small business set-asides and have performance periods spanning several months to two years, with primary performance locations in California, Alabama, and Utah.

The federal contract opportunities for PSC 1338 involve advanced missile and guidance system development. The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport is seeking AFT Fairing Assemblies, with specific requirements for export-controlled drawings and cybersecurity certifications. The Army Contracting Command - Redstone Arsenal is conducting market research for the Remote Interceptor Guidance - 360 (RIG-360) Engineering, Manufacturing, and Development Contract, which involves system design, qualification, and integration activities for the AIM-9X interceptor. These opportunities demonstrate complex technical requirements, including software development, hardware integration, testing, and prototype manufacturing for advanced defense systems.