1377 - 1377-00-777-5670; M492; Cutter, Cartridge Actuated MK18 MOD 0; Source Control Drawing: DL2518207

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Mechanicsburg is seeking eligible contractors to manufacture the M492 Cutter, Cartridge Actuated MK18 MOD 0, a specialized defense component consisting of an aluminum tubular body with a spring-loaded firing pin and a 6-second delay cartridge. This procurement falls under the Explosives Manufacturing NAICS category (325920) and the Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components PSC category (1377). The Government intends to solicit this requirement as full and open competition with no set-aside designations applied. Interested contractors are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their qualifications and interest prior to the closing date of November 23, 2025. While this is a sources sought notice rather than a formal request for competitive proposals, all responses received by the deadline will be considered by the Government in determining whether to proceed with full competition. The Government retains sole discretion to decide whether to compete this proposed contract based on responses received.

This pre-solicitation notice does not identify any incumbent contractors, current award values, or specific quantity requirements. The notice indicates that the Government possesses sufficient technical data to perform repairs or manufacturing of the item, though it is actively seeking contractor interest and capability assessments from all responsible sources. No specific budget range or contract value has been disclosed in this preliminary notice. The formal solicitation is expected to follow standard Navy procurement procedures, with additional details regarding quantities, performance requirements, and evaluation criteria to be provided upon release of the full Request for Proposal. Contractors meeting the qualifications for explosives manufacturing and cartridge-actuated device production should prepare their submissions accordingly, with the November 23, 2025 deadline marking the final date for capability statement submissions.