1377 - MD99 Divergence Rocket Motor

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 152 units of MD99 Divergence Rocket Motors under NSN 1377-01-053-0587 or 1377-01-630-5139. This acquisition falls under the Explosives Manufacturing NAICS category and involves cartridge and propellant actuated devices and components, requiring special security, safety, and transportation protocols due to the explosive nature of the materials. The contract will require first article testing (FAT), production lot testing (LAT), and contractor data requirements list (CDRLS), with FAT and LAT being FOB Destination while deliverable items are FOB Origin. A pre-award safety survey will be mandatory, and DFARS 252.223-7002 Safety Precautions for Ammunition and Explosives will apply. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only two sources under FAR 6.302 authority, though all responsible sources may submit capability statements with offers, and commercial item alternatives may be identified within 15 days of the notice posted on April 30, 2024, with a response deadline of July 10, 2025.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and no specific incumbent contractors are mentioned in the notice. The delivery schedule specifies 300 days after definitive contract (DADC) for FAT and 600 DADC for lot 1 LAT, indicating a staged delivery approach for testing and production phases. The solicitation document will be available no earlier than the response date, with technical data accessible through Beta.SAM.gov for interested parties to review. The Government has determined through market research that this acquisition will not follow Part 12 Commercial Items policies, suggesting the specialized nature of these rocket motors requires government-specific specifications and standards. Paper copies of the solicitation will not be provided, requiring all interested parties to access documentation electronically through the appropriate government portals.