1377 - 1377-01-394-1271 uwars parachute release assembly (FROST) P/N 1814-017-02 NSN 1377-01-394-1272 uwars parachute release assembly (koch P/N 1814-017-01

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 225 UWARS Parachute Release Assemblies (Frost) and 332 UWARS Parachute Release Assemblies (Koch), which are explosive ordnance components. The proposed contract action intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302, though all responsible sources may submit a capability statement that will be considered if received in a timely manner. Technical data will be available for viewing on SAM.gov, and the solicitation will require a pre-award safety survey due to the explosive nature of the items. The government will not provide paper copies of the solicitation, and interested parties must identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice. The pre-solicitation was posted on March 19, 2025, with a response due date of April 3, 2025.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity, which falls under the Explosives Manufacturing NAICS category (325920). The acquisition contains explosive ordnance items requiring special security, safety, and transportation clauses, which will be detailed in Section I of the solicitation. Production lot testing and contractor data requirements will be applicable, with deliverable items having FOB Origin status and specific items having FOB Destination status. The delivery schedule will be determined and specified in the full solicitation. The government has indicated that it will not use the policies contained in Part 12 regarding the acquisition of commercial items for this specific procurement. DFARS 252.223-7002 regarding safety precautions for ammunition and explosives will be a key compliance requirement for the selected contractor.