OA testing of dodic MU96 (b-1 kit deployment act. )

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking testing services for a Kit Deployment Actuator with DODIC MU96, specifically involving performance and reliability assessment of 33 units with Part Number 6104100-01. The procurement is a sole source solicitation under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, with the primary contractor being Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. The testing requirements include comprehensive non-destructive and ballistic/functional evaluations, with contractors required to complete testing within 120 days of receiving government-furnished materials. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and interested parties have until April 14, 2025, to respond to the solicitation (N00174-25-R-0054). The evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to meet strict testing protocols, including visual inspection, radiographic examination, leakage inspection, and performance testing under specified temperature conditions.

The solicitation is not set aside for any specific business category and is classified under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services with an annual size standard of $25.5 million. The place of performance is located in Indian Head, Maryland 20640, where testing will be monitored by the NSWC IHD Ordnance Assessment Team. Contractors must provide comprehensive documentation including ballistic traces, test results, x-rays, inspection records, and detailed test setup descriptions. The procurement requires notification to the government point of contact (Jeffrey D. Watts) at least 20 working days before testing commences. Deliverables must include detailed data sheets, test result summaries, component descriptions, and any failure results, with the government retaining discretion to compete the contract based on responses received.