MK08 Exploding Bolt and Shipping Bracket

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division is soliciting MK08 exploding bolts and shipping brackets from Cartridge Actuated Devices Inc. on a sole source basis under solicitation number N6426721R0303. Cartridge Actuated Devices is identified in Weapon Specification 335398A and drawing number 6784421 as the only approved source that can meet all requirements including form, fit, function and approval for the MK08 exploding bolts and shipping brackets for use in Vertical Launch System modules for new construction of MK 25 canisters. Proposals are due by July 23, 2021.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The NAICS code is 332992 and PSC code is 1485. Cartridge Actuated Devices is the incumbent and only known manufacturer that can meet the specification requirements. The solicitation is being modified to procure additional quantities of the bolts and brackets to support fleets of the Australian, Norwegian, Netherlands, Turkish and U.S. Navies. All items are to be inspected and delivered to destination locations with contract performance at supplier locations.