1377 - 1377-01-053-0587 or 1377-01-630-5139; MD99; divergence rocket motor

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Mechanicsburg is seeking contractors to manufacture specific rocket motors used in aircraft emergency ejection systems. The procurement targets National Stock Numbers (NSNs) 1377-01-053-0587 and 1377-01-630-5139, with part numbers 1143-3 and 30614-13 respectively. These Divergence Rocket Motors are critical safety components designed to prevent crew seat collisions and parachute entanglements during emergency ejections. The government intends to competitively solicit and negotiate with approved and responsible sources, with responses to this sources sought notice being accepted until April 25, 2025. While this is a pre-solicitation notice and not a formal request for proposals, all responses received before the closing date will be evaluated, with the government retaining sole discretion in determining competitive procurement.

The opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside and falls under the Explosives Manufacturing NAICS category (325920). No incumbent contractors are mentioned in the notice, and specific award values or precise quantity requirements are not disclosed. The procurement will be managed by the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, a defense agency responsible for weapon systems support. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate capability in manufacturing complex safety-critical rocket motor components, with the understanding that the government currently lacks the necessary manufacturing data. Source approval may be required, and NAVSUP WSS indicates they will not delay the award while such approvals are pending. The contract will be categorized under Product Service Code 1377 for Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components.