1377 - M688 M689 M700 M218 initiator cartridge actuated

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is conducting a pre-solicitation notice for cartridge actuated initiator devices, specifically M688, M689, M700, and M218 models used in explosive ordnance applications. This procurement requires contractors to meet stringent safety and security standards, including compliance with DFARS 252.223-7002 regarding ammunition and explosives safety precautions, and all contractors must undergo a pre-award safety survey. The solicitation mandates First Article Testing (FAT), Lot Acceptance Testing (LAT), and submission of Contractor Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), with all testing and technical documentation delivered FOB Destination while deliverable items are FOB Origin. The evaluation will consider responsible sources submitting timely offers, and interested parties may propose commercial item solutions within 15 days of this notice. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on April 13, 2026, with a due date of April 28, 2026, providing potential bidders with a 15-day window to submit preliminary proposals or expressions of interest.

This is a 100% small business set-aside contract, limiting competition to certified small business entities. The Navy requires delivery of 442 units of M688, 920 units of M689, 114 units of M700, and an unspecified quantity of M218 initiator cartridges for assembly and installation into the primary systems. The delivery schedule spans multiple lots, with First Article Testing required within 300 days after contract award, followed by Lot 1 delivery at 645 days, Lot 2 at 675 days, and Lot 3 at 705 days after contract award. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though the scope of this explosives manufacturing contract for multiple lot deliveries suggests a substantial procurement. The solicitation will not provide paper copies, with all technical data available for review on SAM.gov, and the government has determined that commercial item acquisition policies will not apply to this specialized ordnance procurement.