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The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is soliciting bids for cartridge actuated devices (CAD) and propellant actuated devices (PAD) components, specifically cartridge impulse items classified as explosives. This competitive procurement requires contractors to demonstrate expertise in explosive manufacturing (NAICS 325920, PSC 1377) and comply with stringent safety and technical requirements, including a mandatory safety survey prior to award. Key contract requirements include adherence to MIL-STD-1168 standards for Ammunition Data Card preparation, implementation of Unique Identification (UID) marking using Data Matrix ECC 200 bar codes, and submission of multiple Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLS) items such as Product Baseline Index, Obsolescence Alerts, and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources assessments. The solicitation requires contractors to provide comprehensive traceability documentation for energetic materials and hardware components through the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP). The solicitation was posted on November 20, 2025, with proposals due by January 9, 2026.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and is open to all qualified contractors. The specific contract numbers referenced are N0010426RK031, N00104-26-N-B056, and N0010406CK999, with performance to be executed by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division. While the specific award value and quantity of units are not disclosed in the available documentation, the technical data package indicates this involves production lot tracking similar to historical cartridge impulse programs, with submission timelines ranging from 60 to 150 days after contract award. Drawings are available for review but not on CD format, and paper copies will not be provided. All submissions must comply with export control regulations and technical data restrictions mandated by the Department of Defense, with distributions limited to authorized DoD components and the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office.