1377 - -01-492-6460, WB55, JAU-76/A, Cartridge Actuated Initiator -01-492-6470, WB56, JAU-76/A, Cartridge Actuated Initiator

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks cartridge-actuated initiators for aircraft ejection systems, with proposals due June 3, 2026 (extended from May 21 by Amendment 1 effective May 20). The procurement is restricted to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, foreclosing competition outside that sole-source pool.

The Navy requires two initiator types: WB55 JAU-76/A (NSN 1377-01-492-6460) in quantity of 15 deliverable units plus test samples, and WB56 JAU-77/A (NSN 1377-01-492-6470) in quantity of 196 deliverable units across multiple delivery points, including foreign military sales to Australia and Kuwait. Deliverables span 375 calendar days from award. These items are explosives; the solicitation documents specify a Safety Survey will be required and reference explosive weight and class detail within the solicitation itself. A limited drawing package is available; drawings are not available on CD.

Performance requires compliance with MIL-DTL-32093 specifications and ISO 9001:2015 quality standards. Contractor must maintain energetic materials age control (no more than 24 months old), provide Item Unique Identification markings per MIL-STD-130 Data Matrix ECC 200 format, and support lot acceptance testing, first article testing, radiographic inspection, and configuration control. Contract incorporates DFARS and FAR clauses including CMMC Level 2 C3PAO cybersecurity certification requirement, rights in technical data, export controls, and covered defense information safeguarding. Deliverables include technical data packages, test reports, ammunition data cards, and marriage logs submitted via WAWF. Evaluation will be on lowest-price basis among technically acceptable offers. Contract carries a defense priority and allocation system (DPAS) rating and is firm-fixed-price. NAICS 325920, Explosives Manufacturing. PSC 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components.