1377-00-987-3603; M514; impulse cartridge: model MK44 MOD 0 DWG 2240772

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking a competitive procurement for an Impulse Cartridge, specifically the Model MK44 MOD 0, referenced by Drawing 2240772. This solicitation is for the manufacturing of explosive cartridges within the Explosives Manufacturing (NAICS 325920) category, targeting small businesses. The solicitation requires a mandatory Safety Survey due to the explosive nature of the item, with specific explosive weight and class details available in the full solicitation document. Electronic drawings are available for review, but physical paper copies will not be provided. The solicitation was posted on February 7, 2025, with proposals due by March 10, 2025, giving potential contractors approximately one month to prepare and submit their responses.

This contract opportunity is designated as a 100 percent Small Business Set-Aside, which means only small business entities are eligible to compete for the contract. While specific award value and exact quantities are not detailed in the notice, the procurement is for Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components (PSC 1377). The contract appears to be focused on specialized military equipment manufacturing, specifically explosive cartridges for naval applications. No incumbent contractor information is provided in the solicitation, and the place of performance is not explicitly stated. Interested small businesses will need to carefully review the full solicitation to understand the complete requirements, technical specifications, and potential production expectations for the MK44 MOD 0 Impulse Cartridge.