JAU-76/A Initiator, Cartridge Actuated and JAU-77/A Initiator, Cartridge Actuated: 200 Quantity

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring 200 cartridge actuated initiators consisting of 100 JAU-76/A Initiators (NSN 1377-01-492-6460) and 100 JAU-77/A Initiators (NSN 1377-01-492-6470), which are components used in aircraft ejection systems for the F/A-18 platform. This is a firm fixed-price solicitation (N0010425RK042) that requires contractors to meet specific technical and quality control standards including production lot testing, technical data submissions, configuration control, and unique item identification. The contract incorporates strict requirements for lot acceptance testing, investigative units, and detailed documentation submissions such as product baseline submissions, project planning charts, and obsolescence alert notices. Evaluation will consider the contractor's ability to meet these quality assurance, technical data, and configuration management requirements. The original proposal deadline of October 31, 2025 has been extended twice, with the current due date set for December 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM Eastern time, and contractors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments prior to submission.

This solicitation carries no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors in the available documentation. The procurement is classified under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components), indicating the specialized nature of these components. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation materials, the contract encompasses not only the 200 production units but also additional test and investigative samples to support quality verification. The place of performance is Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support unit is administering the contract.