Pressed Explosives Lathe Upgrade

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0104
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

PSC
3416 Lathes
Place of performance
Indian Head, Maryland 20640, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting a sources sought for a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) pressed explosive lathe machine by October 1, 2026. This is a market survey only; no award will result from this synopsis, and the Government reserves the right to reject all input or pursue a different acquisition approach.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) in Indian Head, Maryland requires an explosion-proof CNC lathe system designed to machine explosive chargers from energetic materials. The machine must comply with NEC Class I Division 1 Group D and Class II Division 1 Groups E, F, and G requirements under NFPA 70 Article 500, incorporating NEMA 7, NEMA 9, and NEMA 4X rated electrical equipment, dual vacuum clamping, and intrinsically safe controls capable of holding hazardous materials during operation.

The system includes three control stations: a Local Control Station adjacent to the machine, a control station 25 feet away, and a Remote Control Station approximately 600 feet away in a non-explosive-proof control house. Machine specifications require a minimum 20-inch swing over bed, 20-inch X-axis travel, 28-inch Z-axis travel, spindle speeds of 30 to 2,000 rpm, a minimum 10-horsepower main motor, positioning accuracy of 0.0001 inches, and a 30-inch-per-minute feedrate limit. The lathe must incorporate a Dynapath Delta 2000T CNC control system with laser verification of positioning accuracy before shipment.

Deliverables include Process and Instrumentation Drawings, system drawings, Bill of Materials, operation and maintenance manuals in digital and hardcopy formats, CAD files in Solidworks, inspection test reports, and preventative maintenance plans conforming to MIL-STD-1916. The contractor must perform on-site installation, training for eight Government personnel covering machine operation, maintenance, programming, and explosive safety features for a minimum of three full days, and provide a commercial-standard warranty beginning upon Government acceptance. All personnel entering the base must be U.S. citizens with proper identification.

Notice text

Pressed Explosive Lathe Upgrade – Source Sought

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made because of this market survey.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) has a requirement to procure a pressed explosive lathe machine.  This Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Pressed Explosive Lathe Machine will be used for shaping explosive chargers from energetic materials. The nature of energetic material requires special physical enclosures, such as National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 7, NEMA 9 and NEMA 4X rated electrical equipment, two separate control stations (local and remote) and safety alarming applications incorporated into the machine/control stations. 

is in support of NSWC IHD for the Pressed Explosive Lathe Upgrade. In performance of these tasks, the Contractor shall have thorough knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

The explosion-proof CNC lathe will include the following tasks:

  • Process and Instrumentation Drawings of the lathe system and controls
  • Drawings of the lathe system and control parts
  • Bill of Materials of the lathe system and control parts
  • Manual for operation and maintenance of the lathe and auxiliary parts
  • Explosion proof and intrinsically safe lathe capable of holding Class 1 Division 1 Group D explosives with both local and remote control
  • Training for operation of and maintenance of the lathe

Installation of Equipment:

  • Y-Axis CNC Lathe with 27.5" x 28" max c
     

Training with Equipment:

Haas Lathe Programming Training Course

Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement for required tasking.

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization support and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the work.

All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

All responding sources must email their responses no later than 10a 1, October, 2026.

  1. NSWC IHD

Attn: Marjorie Gray

4081 N. Jackson Road, Bldg. 841

Indian Head, Maryland 20640-5035

Marjroie.m.gray2.civ@us.navy.mil

Files

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SOW Explosive Lathe - 7.8.26 Harriott.docx DOCX document

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