1377 - 1377-01-550-8543 CCU-167/B Impulse Cartridge

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support at Mechanicsburg is seeking eligible contractors to manufacture the CCU-167/B Impulse Cartridge (NSN 1377-01-550-8543, Part Number 3205AS372). This cartridge is classified under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components). The Government intends to conduct a full and open competition and is issuing this sources sought notice to identify interested contractors capable of providing labor, materials, and facilities necessary for manufacturing. While the Government possesses the data required to perform the repairs or manufacture of this item, all responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements demonstrating their qualifications. Responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted by November 27, 2025, and will be considered at the Government's discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive solicitation.

This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations, meaning the competition will be open to all qualified contractors without restrictions for small business, minority-owned, or other designated groups. The notice does not identify any current incumbent contractor or provide specific award values or budget ranges. The CCU-167/B Impulse Cartridge is utilized across multiple military platforms, including the BQM-34S and BQM-74E target drones, as well as various SH-60, UH-60, and MH-60 helicopter platforms, indicating a broad range of potential applications and sustained demand. No specific production quantities or contract timeline details are provided in this sources sought notice. Interested contractors should prepare detailed capability statements addressing their manufacturing capacity, technical expertise, and experience with explosives and propellant-actuated devices to position themselves favorably for the anticipated formal solicitation.