Sole source - explosives
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016426Q0244
- Agency
-
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
- 1376 Bulk Explosives
- Place of performance
- Indiana 47522, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Sea Systems Command seeks supplies of Polymer Bonded Explosive (PBXN-5) energetic material under a sole-source procurement, with quotes due July 31, 2026 at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is issued under FAR 13.101(b) sole-source authority directed to BAE Systems Ordnance, Inc.; however, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, and the Government reserves discretion to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.
Place of performance is Naval Weapons Station Crane, Indiana. The requirement consists of 166 units of PBXN-5 energetic explosive material manufactured to MIL-DTL-81111, Type I, Class 3 specification, plus Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) A001 through A003 comprising a Certificate of Conformance, Quality Assurance Report, and Ammunition Data Card. Delivery is required by September 30, 2027 to NSWC Crane Supply Operations Building 41 Receiving, with FOB delivery terms and firm fixed-price pricing.
The procurement incorporates extensive compliance requirements: hazardous material identification and proper labeling per 29 CFR 1910.1200; Safety Data Sheets per Federal Standard No. 313; cybersecurity maturity model certification at CMMC Level 1 Self minimum; arms, ammunition, and explosives safeguarding per DoD Manual 5100.76; and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clause compliance. Inspection and acceptance occur at destination. The NAICS code is 325920, Explosives Manufacturing; PSC code is 1376, Bulk Explosives. Quotes shall be e-mailed to alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mil and andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice text
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Explosive, Plastic-Bonded, Pressed (PBXN-5) energetic.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, BAE Systems Ordnance, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.101(b). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. 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.
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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.
Quotes shall be e-mailed to alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mil and andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.
All required information must be received on or before 31JUL 2026 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0016426Q0244.pdf |
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