1377 - 01-504-6606 WB15, 1377-01-470-7659 WB16

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command seeks cartridge actuated devices for military aircraft ejection seat systems, with proposals due August 31, 2026. The procurement is restricted to Martin Baker Aircraft Company, foreclosing competition outside that vendor.

The devices procured are the JAU-74/A Cartridge Actuated Initiator (WB15) and the CCU-146/A Impulse Cartridge (WB16), classified as critical safety items with quantities of 148 WB15 and 405 WB16 units. These items are for use in NACES, F-18, and T-45 aircraft and support multiple Foreign Military Sales cases for the United Kingdom, Australia, and other nations. The contract is firm fixed-price with deliveries scheduled between 345–405 calendar days from contract award, and includes production lot test samples.

Place of performance and administrative oversight are at NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The NAICS code is 325920, Explosives Manufacturing, and the PSC code is 1377, Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. Items are classified as explosives; a Safety Survey will be required. The solicitation requires detailed configuration control, unique item identification, and compliance with specific military standards and specifications, including extensive documentation and testing for each production lot. A limited drawing package is available; drawings are not provided on CD and paper copies will not be provided.

The most recent amendment (Amendment 0009, effective July 30, 2026) extended the deadline from July 30 to August 31, 2026. Amendment 0006 (effective May 13, 2026) incorporated FAR Clause 52.222-90, Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Deviation 2026-O0038). The contracting officer is Stacey Romberger; primary contact is Connor Fry at connor.b.fry.civ@us.navy.mil or 771-229-0440.