1377 - 00-793-9926, M012, Impulse Cartridge

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanicsburg is seeking contractors to manufacture Impulse Cartridges under NSN 1377-00-793-9926, DODIC M012, Drawing 2164465, which are used on CH53, F-14, and ES-3 aircraft platforms. The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command intends to conduct this procurement as full and open competition, requiring contractors to provide labor, materials, and facilities necessary for manufacturing these explosive devices classified under NAICS code 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing). The government possesses the technical data necessary for manufacture and is requesting capability statements from interested responsible sources. This pre-solicitation notice is not a formal request for proposals, but all responses will be considered by the government in determining the competitive approach. The deadline for responses to this sources sought notice is October 16, 2025, with the original posting date of October 2, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and will be open to all qualified contractors capable of explosives manufacturing. No incumbent contractors or current service providers are identified in the notice, nor are any potential award values, budget ranges, or specific quantities disclosed at this pre-solicitation stage. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with competition based on the responses received during this market research phase. The timeline for actual contract performance and delivery requirements has not been specified in this preliminary notice. Interested contractors must demonstrate capabilities in manufacturing cartridge and propellant actuated devices and components under PSC category 1377 to be considered for potential solicitation participation.