Cartridge actuated initiator is a mechanically-fired gas pressure developing source used to actuate a catapult, remover, thruster or another initiator connected by tubing.

NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) Mechanicsburg is seeking eligible contractors to furnish effort including labor, material, and facilities as may be required to manufacture the items as specified within this document.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Government intends to solicit for the procurement of: NSN 1377-00-932-5031, M690, Initiator, M3A2 Cartridge Actuated. The Government does possess the data necessary to perform the required manufacturing of the item.

All responsible sources may identify their interest and provide capability statements in response to this notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

However, all responses received within 5 days after date of publication of this sources sought notice will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Approval of a source may be required and WSS will not delay award while Source Approval is pending.

The POC is Lesley Coomes, Lesley.coomes@navy.mil.