1377 - 01-255-1650 MT32 1377-01-318-1830 MD98

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure cartridge and propellant actuated devices and components under NSNs 1377-01-255-1650 MT32 or 1377-01-318-1830 MD98, classified under the Explosives Manufacturing NAICS category. This acquisition involves explosive ordnance items that require special security, safety, and transportation protocols, including a mandatory pre-award safety survey and compliance with DFARS 252.223-7002 Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives. The contract will include first article testing (FAT), production lot testing (LAT), and contractor data requirements list (CDRLs) with FOB destination terms, while deliverable items will be FOB origin. The government intends to negotiate with only NAMMO and Rockwell Collins as sources under FAR 6.302 authority, though all responsible sources may submit capability statements with offers. Technical data will be available for viewing on SAM.gov, and interested parties have 15 days from the notice date to identify their capability to satisfy requirements with commercial items.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to full and open competition despite the government's intention to focus on specific sources. NAMMO and Rockwell Collins are identified as the preferred contractors the government plans to solicit and negotiate with exclusively. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The delivery schedule will be determined in the forthcoming solicitation, and paper copies will not be provided by the Navy. The due date for responses is August 27, 2025, giving potential contractors a 15-day window from the August 12, 2025 posting date. The quantity requirements and specific timelines for service delivery remain to be detailed in the formal solicitation document.