Torpedos And Components, Explosive

PSC Category 1356-P encompasses torpedoes and explosive components, specifically focusing on specialized munitions and energetic devices used in naval and defense applications. These products include various explosive items such as igniters, valves, start assemblies, pressure cartridges, and other critical components designed for military vessel and aircraft maintenance and operational systems. The category covers highly technical and safety-sensitive explosive technologies used primarily in maritime defense platforms.

The federal contract awards in this PSC category demonstrate a consistent pattern of firm fixed-price contracts issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Naval Sea Systems Command, typically ranging from $180,000 to $2.5 million. Frequent awardees include Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. (CAD), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Eaglepicher Technologies LLC, and Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company. These contracts generally have performance periods between 12-24 months, with completion dates extending through 2025 and 2026. No specific small business set-asides were noted, suggesting these contracts are competed on a full and open basis, reflecting the specialized nature of the explosive components.

The federal contract opportunities consistently involve solicitations for precise explosive components such as torpedo igniters, valve assemblies, and start assemblies. These opportunities require extensive technical specifications, mandatory safety surveys, and compliance with explosives manufacturing standards. The Naval Supply Systems Command is the primary soliciting agency, seeking manufacturers capable of producing highly specialized explosive components for naval torpedo and weapon systems. Most opportunities specify complex delivery requirements, including first article testing, production lot testing, and specific data reporting. The opportunities are typically open to all responsible sources, with no specific small business set-asides, and often require detailed technical capabilities in explosives manufacturing.