SSN - Specialized Fuze Support.docx

Title: Specialized Fuze Support Notice ID: W15QKN-25-X-173K PSC: R425, Support - Professional: Engineering/Technical NAICS Code: 541330 - Engineering Services Description:

The U.S. Army Contracting Command New Jersey, on behalf of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command - Armaments Center (DEVCOM-AC) is issuing this sources sought synopsis as a means of conducting market research to identify parties having an interest in and the resources to support the requirement for highly specialized unique fuzing support for various in-house fuze programs. The intention is to procure these services on a competitive basis.

A fuze is a critical munition component that detonates explosive material under specified conditions. There are several types of fuzes, including point detonating fuzes, delay fuzes, proximity fuzes, mechanical fuzes, electronic fuzes, time fuzes, and airburst fuzes. Each type of fuze has unique characteristics and applications. The DEVCOM AC’s Fuze and Precision Armaments Directorate (FPAD) needs highly specialized engineering support related to fuzing. FPAD needs expertise in proximity fuzes and Electronic Safe and Arm (ESA) devices. The engineering services require highly specialized knowledge and experience related to the development of advanced test and evaluation methods. FPAD also requires expertise in fuze setter technology. A fuze setter is a device or person whose primary function is to set the timing or conditions under which the explosive device will explode.

The contractor shall possess expertise in developing advanced test and evaluation methods. Additionally, the contractor shall possess expertise in fuze setter technology and proximity fuzes, including a thorough understanding of their design, development, and implementation. Contractors responding to this Sources Sought notice should have experience providing highly specialized engineering support related to fuzing, such as:

· Developing and implementing advanced test and evaluation methods for fuzing systems

· Designing and integrating advanced materials and techniques to increase fuze lethality

· Advancing the state of the art in proximity fuzes and Electronic Safe and Arm (ESA) devices

· Collaborating with the U.S. Army and other government agencies to develop and implement fuzing solutions

· Supporting Program Manager (PM) and Program Executive Officer (PEO) initiatives, as well as Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) programs

· Working with various types of fuze technology, including:

· Point detonating fuzes

· Delay fuzes

· Mechanical fuzes

· Electronic fuzes

· Time fuzes

· Airburst fuzes

· Developing and implementing innovative solutions to complex fuzing problems

· Working effectively in a team environment to advance the state of the art in fuze technology In responding to this Sources Sought notice, contractors should identify personnel who are already on their roster and have the requisite experience and expertise in fuzing. The assessment of the contractor's capabilities will be based on the experience and qualifications of the current personnel, rather than solely on the institutional knowledge of the organization. Therefore, contractors should provide detailed information about the personnel, including their relevant experience, education, and training.

Responders to this SS notice are asked to provide capability statements with the following information:

a. A narrative explaining the company's and specific personnel’s level of knowledge and experience related to meeting the above requirements. This narrative should include, but is not limited to:

· A detailed description of the company's experience in providing highly specialized engineering support related to fuzing, including the development of advanced test and evaluation methods, and the implementation of advanced materials and techniques to increase fuze lethality.

· A description of the personnel who would be working on the project, including their relevant experience, education, and training in fuzing and related fields.

· Examples of past projects or contracts where the company and its personnel have demonstrated their expertise in fuzing, including any relevant successes or accomplishments.

· A description of the company's approach to collaborating with government agencies, including the U.S. Army and other government agencies, to develop and implement fuzing solutions.

· A description of the company's experience working with various types of fuze technology, including point detonating fuzes, delay fuzes, mechanical fuzes, electronic fuzes, time fuzes, and airburst fuzes.

b. Listing of past contracts with the same work, or of similar magnitude, including:

· A list of past contracts or projects where the company has provided highly specialized engineering support related to fuzing, including the contract number, contract value, and a brief description of the work performed.

· A description of the company's experience working with government agencies, including the U.S. Army and other government agencies, to develop and implement fuzing solutions.

· A list of any relevant certifications, such as ISO 9001 or AS9100, that demonstrate the company's commitment to quality and excellence in its work.

c. Information on the company's ability to provide innovative solutions to complex fuzing problems, including:

· A description of the company's experience working with emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence or machine learning, and how these technologies can be applied to fuzing.

The Government contemplates a three (3) year cost-type contract at this time. The final contract type shall be determined by the executing contracting officer. The anticipated Level of effort is 6 personnel per year.

Disclaimer:

“THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A “REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)” TO BE SUBMITTED. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

Background:

The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 541330 - Engineering Services with a Small Business Size Standard of $25.5 million. The Product Service Code is R425. Businesses of all sizes are encouraged to respond; however, each respondent must clearly identify their business size in their capabilities statement.

Submission Details:

Each potential source is requested to provide the contract number(s), dollar value(s) and a brief description of work previously or currently being performed, which specifically demonstrates the contractor's ability to successfully satisfy the requirements of Technical Services. Firms shall also provide point of contact information, where available, for the efforts cited above. In addition, please provide the firm’s name and address, website (if applicable), point of contact with telephone number and email address, CAGE Code and DUNS number, and size of business (i.e. large, small, disadvantaged, veteran owned, woman owned, etc.). All data should be sent at no cost to the US Government by June 30, 2025 to the US Contracting Command New Jersey, CCNJ-JA, ATTN: Dennis Peasley, Email: dennis.w.peasley2civ@army.mil; and Gloria Thoguluva, Email: gloria.thoguluva.civ@army.mil.

This is a market survey for information only and shall not be construed as a request for a proposal or as an obligation on the part of the US Government. The US Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this market survey or otherwise pay for information submitted.

Interested parties should be cognizant of the System for Award Management (SAM) portal, and of the acquisition process to ensure responsiveness to any opportunities related to issuance of a formal solicitation. The website for the SAM portal is as follows - https://sam.gov/. At this time, a formal solicitation is not definitive.

The official response must be submitted to: U.S. Army Contracting Command New Jersey, CCNJ-JA, ATTN: Dennis Peasley, and Gloria Thoguluva, Building 9, Picatinny Arsenal, NJ 07806. Electronic submittals are preferred and should be sent to Email: dennis.w.peasley2.civ@army.mil and gloria.thoguluva.civ@army.mil. Phone inquiries will not be addressed; all requests should be submitted in writing via email. Respondents will not be notified of the results of the survey.