MK70 Booster Ballast Kits Solicitation N0017426R1012

The Naval Sea Systems Command is soliciting proposals for the fabrication, inspection, and delivery of MK70 Booster Ballast Hardware Kits under Request for Proposal N0017426R1012. The contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price supply agreement covering a base year plus four consecutive 12-month option years, with performance extending from June 30, 2026 through June 30, 2031. Key requirements include fabrication and inspection of the kits in accordance with detailed technical specifications and drawings, achievement of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 Self-certification, maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 quality certification, and NADCAP accreditation. The government will evaluate proposals using a "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" methodology, assessing technical capability (including inspection plans, quality certifications, and delivery schedules) and past performance before making the final award decision based on pricing. The proposal due date is April 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST, and Amendment 0001 was issued on April 14, 2026 to clarify that the Inspection Plan and Shop Traveler submission shall not exceed 18 pages.

This procurement is designated as a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside, restricting competition to certified small businesses registered in the System for Award Management. The requirement is identified as a follow-on to contract N0017423D0001, indicating a previous incumbent exists. The base year deliverables include two MK70 Ballast Kits for First Article Testing and 29 kits for production, with each option year requiring an additional 29 kits; First Article Testing samples must be delivered within 42 weeks of award and production deliveries within 34 weeks of FAT approval. All hardware shall be delivered FOB Destination to the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division located at 4522 McMahon Road, Indian Head, Maryland 20640-1525. While specific budget information is not disclosed in the solicitation, the multi-year supply contract with substantial annual kit quantities indicates a significant procurement value. Proposals must be submitted in three separate volumes addressing technical capability, past performance (evaluated from the preceding five years), and pricing.