REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – 9mm Non-Tox A3NT Ammunition

Closed Special Notice Posted

Solicitation number
N0016425SNB49
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, has issued a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought announcement for 9mm Non-Tox A3NT Ammunition through the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command. This market survey is designed to explore potential industry capabilities for producing specialized, lead-free 9mm ammunition for military use. The RFI is focused on gathering comprehensive information about potential ammunition solutions that meet specific technical requirements. The opportunity is classified under NAICS 332992 (Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 1305 (Ammunition, Through 30Mm). The solicitation was posted on March 26, 2025, with responses due by April 9, 2025.

The primary objective of this RFI is to gauge industry interest, establish the current technological landscape, and refine specifications for a future competitive five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract. Contractors are requested to provide detailed technical information including product specifications, technology readiness levels, availability, budgetary cost estimates, and lead times. Small businesses, particularly those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged groups, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges, and minority institutions, are highly encouraged to participate. Respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database and submit comprehensive documentation including company name, address, point of contact information, and technical details about their proposed ammunition solution. It is critical to note that this RFI does not constitute a formal solicitation and involves no current funding commitment, with all response costs to be borne by the participating companies.

Notice text

N0016425SNB49 - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – 9mm Non-Tox A3NT Ammunition - PSC 1305 - NAICS 332992

Issued Date: 26 Mar 2025 - Closing Date: 09 Apr 2025

MARKET SURVEY - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS: The Government is issuing this RFl/sources sought announcement as part of market survey for 9mm Non-Tox A3NT Ammunition. Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division located at Naval Support Activity, Crane, IN. This effort is underway to gauge potential interest, establish the current state of industry, and assist in specification refinement and validation resulting in a competitive, five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract.

Attachments:

-Specifications

NSWC Crane is interested in receiving feedback and product information from industry.  A technical description of the product(s), such as physical characteristics, operational features, performance/test data, and photographs are of particular interest to assist in establishing the state of industry.

Responses should include the following: technical data sheets, technology readiness level, availability, budgetary cost estimate, lead time of the solution, as well as whether a demonstration can be provided to expedite the decision-making process.

This submission may be in the form of product literature, operating instructions, and/or supplemental technical documentation that define the item(s) and associated hardware. Potential sources should provide any delivery, shipping or warranty information.

Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Business firms are highly encouraged. Firms responding should indicate if they are a small business, a socially and economically disadvantaged business, 8(a) firms, historically black colleges or universities, and minority institutions.

Responses to the RFI shall include the following:
Submitter's Name
Street Address, City, State, NINE-Digit zip code
Point of Contact (POC) POC Telephone and facsimile numbers
Announcement Number: N0016425SNB49

Contractors must be properly registered in the Government System for Award Management database (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at www.sam.gov.

At the current time, NO FUNDING IS AVAILABLE for contractual efforts. This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The US Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.

Please refer to announcement number N0016425SNB49 in all correspondence and communications. E-mail point of contact for information regarding the subject RFI is Heather Summers; heather.r.summers3.civ@us.navy.mil and Andrew Ficklin; andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.

All changes that occur will be posted to the SAM.gov website

Files

File Type Posted
25SNB49_SPECNOTE_att1.pdf PDF

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