NSN: 1377-01-215-4821 dodic: XW52

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring JAU-25/A Mechanical Actuated Initiators (NSN 1377-01-215-4821, DODIC XW52), which are critical safety items used in F/A-18 fighter aircraft ejection systems classified as pyrotechnic articles (Hazard Class 1.4S). This firm fixed-price solicitation (N0010426QK060) requires technical data submission, delivery of 10 total units sourced from two specific production lots (6 units from lot CHG19G002-028 and 4 units from lot CHG24D002-033), and compliance with comprehensive manufacturing and quality standards including MIL-DTL-32188 specifications and MIL-STD-1168 lot numbering requirements. Key contract requirements include production lot testing with random sample selection, both non-destructive and destructive testing per approved test plans, lot acceptance within 315 days, energetic materials not exceeding 24 months in age from original manufacturing, maintenance of lot-related data for 20 years, and submission of ammunition data cards via the WARP system. Offerors must certify compliance with security prohibitions, covered defense telecommunications restrictions, and CMMC Level 2 (C3PAO) cybersecurity certification, along with adherence to various DFARS and FAR clauses covering safety precautions for ammunition and explosives. The quotation deadline is March 6, 2026, with delivery required 345 days after contract award.

This procurement is issued with no set-aside designation and is restricted to Chemring and Rockwell Collins, with a limited drawing package available that is not provided on CD. The contract involves delivery to NSWC Indian Head Division in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with performance requirements spanning approximately 345 days from contract award. While no specific award value is disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement involves specialized pyrotechnic components with stringent safety, traceability, and quality assurance requirements typical of defense ammunition contracting. The technical data package includes the CAD/PAD Ammunition Data Card Master template, Statement of Work requirements, unique item identification marking instructions per MIL-STD-1168, and Request for Variance procedures for any deviations from specifications. Only one contract will be awarded under this solicitation, making this a competitive procurement opportunity with strict compliance requirements for this critical safety component used in military aviation systems.