SOLE SOURCE – Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense
Closed Solicitation Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See the award notice from .
- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0585
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1375 Demolition Materials
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is seeking to procure MK 34 MOD 0 Pyrotechnic DWEI Lead Flashtubes through a sole source solicitation with Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company. The requirement involves acquiring 4,030,000 feet of flashtube products classified under NAICS code 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1375 (Demolition Materials). The contract includes first article testing requirements of 60 feet, though this may be waived if recent production data can be provided from the manufacturer. While this is structured as a sole source procurement, the government will review quotes from other offerors but retains discretion over whether to proceed competitively. The solicitation operates under FAR Part 13 procedures with offers due September 19, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time via email submission to the designated contracting officer.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and specifically identifies Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company of Simsbury, Connecticut, as the intended sole source contractor. The contract structure follows a firm fixed-price arrangement with delivery requirements of 52 weeks from the date of award. Performance will occur with delivery to NSWC Crane facilities in Indiana, and the government will accept accelerated and partial deliveries at no additional cost. The contract includes separate line items for both the flashtube products (manufacturer part number 7546690-FT) and contract data requirements (A001 through A019). The solicitation carries a DO-A6 priority rating and specifies that the total quantity may be adjusted based on available government funding.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0585 – SOLE SOURCE – Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense – FSG 1375 - NAICS 325920 ISSUE DATE 15 SEP 2025 – CLOSING DATE 19 SEP 2025– 12:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for MK 34 MOD 0 Pyrotechnic Lead.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, 640 Hopmeadow St., Simsbury, CT 06070. All other offerors may submit a quote that will be reviewed by the Government. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov/.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0585 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to heather.r.summers3.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before September 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25Q0585_SOL.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOLE SOURCE – Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Solicitation |
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