57mm Target Practice (TP) Cartridges
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- Solicitation number
- N0017425SN0049
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1310 Ammunition, Over 30Mm Up To 75Mm
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, is conducting a sources sought notice for 57mm Target Practice (TP) cartridges that must function in the 57mm MK 110 Gun Mount system. The cartridges require specific components including an inert projectile, brass cartridge case with propellant and primer, electrical priming capability, and packaging with MK 8 MOD 0 clips in MK 806 MOD 0 containers. Potential sources must demonstrate design, production engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance capabilities for ammunition or similar items, with contractor test capabilities for First Article and Lot Acceptance testing being desired. Respondents must provide detailed information about their technical capabilities, facilities, personnel, testing capabilities, past performance, and country of origin for all major components and activities. The response deadline is 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 25, 2025, with submissions required via email to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division.
This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and no current contractors or incumbents are mentioned in the notice. The government plans to award a five-year Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed-price contract in fiscal year 2026, with estimated procurement quantities of approximately 6,000 cartridges per year. The total potential value over the five-year contract period would be approximately 30,000 cartridges, though specific dollar amounts are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 332993 for Ammunition Manufacturing and PSC code 1310 for ammunition over 30mm up to 75mm, indicating this is a specialized defense manufacturing requirement. Manufacturing activities must include complete Load, Assemble and Pack (LAP) services along with all component production and acceptance testing capabilities.
Notice text
N00174-25-SN-0049 - 57MM TARGET PRACTICE (TP) CARTRIDGES
Description
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Contracts Department, Code 02 is seeking potential sources for production of 57mm Target Practice (TP) cartridges, to include all components, Load Assemble and Pack (LAP), and acceptance testing. The cartridges must meet or exceed the following specifications:
- Designed to function in the 57mm MK 110 Gun Mount;
- Cartridge shall be electrically primed;
- Cartridge consists of an inert projectile and a brass cartridge case loaded with propellant and a primer; and
- Cartridges shall be clipped together with MK 8 MOD 0 Clip and packed 2 each in the MK 806 MOD 0 container.
Purpose
The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources for the manufacture and delivery of 57mm TP cartridges. Potential sources should have design, production engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance expertise and skills for this or similar items. The manufacture of these cartridges include components, assembly and packaging. Contractor test capabilities for conducting First Article and Lot Acceptance testing of the cartridge are desired.
Planned Acquisition
The U.S. Government plans to award a five-year Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) FFP contract in FY26. Should a contract be pursued, the U.S. Government estimates procurement quantities of approximately 6,000 cartridges per year.
Requested Information
The respondents shall provide the following information:
- A description of the item(s) that may be offered, should the government pursue procurement of this item.
- A brief description of any ongoing or completed Navy qualification activities related to the item(s) that may be offered.
- Past performance in manufacturing of the requested or similar items.
- A description of technical and manufacturing capabilities as applicable to this item.
- A description of facilities, personnel, and testing capabilities.
- The country of origin for the following items or activities:
- Propellant
- Primer
- Projectile
- Cartridge Case
- Load, Assembly, and Pack (LAP)
- All interested sources shall provide a company brochure or list of specifications, organization name, address, a point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, business size, and CAGE Code.
Contact Information
All responding sources shall be provided via email no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 25-AUG-2025 to:
1) Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD)
Attn: Michael Anthony
Picatinny, NJ 07806
michael.j.anthony40.civ@us.navy.mil
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 57MM Target Practice (TP) Cartridges | Award Notice | |
| 57MM Target Practice (TP) Cartridges | Solicitation | |
| 57mm Target Practice (TP) Cartridges | Special Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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