FMU-139D/B Fuze Follow-on Production Contract

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of DFARS PGI 206.302-1. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Program Office, PMA-201, Patuxent River, Maryland, intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a 3-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation – Defense Systems (NGSC-DS), Rocket Center West Virginia, for the follow-on production of the FMU-139D/B Fuze; FMU 139D/B Fuze Accessory Kit; FMU-139D(D-1)/B Fuze Assembly, Inert; FMU 139D(D-2)/B Inert Load Crew Training Fuze System; FMU 139D(D-5)/B Inert Cut Away Fuze; FZU-48A/B Bomb Initiator; Power Cable; Closure Ring; and associated Technical Data.

Most Likely Quantity

FMU-139D/B Fuze System 

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

16,664                        18,644                      14,336               

FMU 139D/B Fuze Accessory Kit 

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

 85                               100                             67

FMU-139D(D-1)/B Fuze Assembly, Inert

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

 5                                  5                                 7

FMU-139D(D-2)/B Inert Load Crew Training Fuze System   

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

1,211                           1,221                           13

FMU 139D(D-5)/B Trainer Fuze

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

   8                                  18                              10               

FZU-48A/B Bomb Initiator

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

40                                 40                              40

Power Cable

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

40                                 40                              40

Closure Ring 

Year 1                        Year 2                       Year 3

  40                                 40                              40

This sources sought is published for informational purposes only. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. NGSC-DS is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the qualified FMU-139D/B Fuze and as such is the only company that has the requisite knowledge, production tooling, facilities and technical data necessary to meet this requirement. NGSC-DS is the only contractor with the Technical Data Package to meet the Government’s requirements. A complete Technical Data Package is planned to be delivered to the Government during late 4th quarter 2026.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this notice. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. 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. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.