MK 22 Nozzles

The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to procure MK 22 nozzles through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for manufacturing rocket motor components. The procurement requires manufacturing up to 2,400 nozzles plus 5 tensile test specimens annually from 17-4 PH stainless steel with specific heat treatment, machining, engraving, passivation, and painting requirements per military specifications. Contractors must maintain ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification and NADCAP accreditation for heat treatment, passivation, and painting processes, with first article testing required unless previously waived. The contract will be awarded using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation criteria, assessing technical capability, past performance, and price. The original solicitation was issued on July 10, 2025, with the proposal due date extended through multiple amendments to September 11, 2025, and delivery timelines ranging from 36 to 120 calendar days depending on contract year.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 332710 (Machine Shops) with a 500-employee size standard. The contract structure includes one base year and four option years, with a maximum annual production capacity of 2,405 pieces per year combining nozzles and test specimens. No specific incumbent contractors or award values are mentioned in the solicitation documents, though the firm fixed-price arrangement suggests competitive pricing will be a key factor. Performance will occur at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division in Indian Head, Maryland, with deliveries required within specified timeframes that extend from 36 calendar days for initial production to 1,460 calendar days for later option years. The procurement emphasizes precision manufacturing with strict adherence to technical specifications and quality control requirements throughout the multi-year contract period.