1356 - 1356-01-106-5985; WW98; Initiating Propellant; DWG: 2508738 REV AA

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure an Initiating Propellant (NSN 1356-01-106-5985), a component classified as an explosive ordnance item used in torpedos and related systems. This pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 30, 2025, with a response due date of January 19, 2026, allowing interested parties 20 days to express capability and interest. The procurement will be conducted as an unrestricted acquisition, meaning all responsible sources are eligible to submit offers, though the government has determined that commercial item acquisition policies under Part 12 are not applicable; however, interested parties may still propose commercial solutions within 15 days of the notice. Key contract requirements include compliance with DFARS 252.223-7002 safety precautions for ammunition and explosives, first article testing, production lot testing, contractor data requirements lists, and a mandatory pre-award safety survey. Evaluation criteria and specific technical standards will be detailed in the solicitation, which will be available on SAM.gov no earlier than the response date.

This opportunity involves no set-aside designation, making it open to all qualified contractors. The procurement is structured as a three-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a total maximum quantity of 4,200 units across all years and contract line items combined, with a specific unit of issue measured in each (EA). All deliverable items will be provided FOB Origin, while Final Acceptance Testing, Lot Acceptance Testing, and Contractor Data Requirements Lists are FOB Destination. The delivery schedule will be determined in the final solicitation. As this contract involves explosives and explosive ordnance items, special security, safety, and transportation clauses will apply, and technical data will be available for review on SAM.gov prior to solicitation release.