CAD-PAD PROPELLANT STORAGE
ID: N00174-25-SIMACQ-E2-0042Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/008033a5d9844585be53440e8d9e038b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), intends to award a sole-source contract for the storage, transportation, and maintenance of government-owned propellants and explosives, including high explosives, to Martin Baker Aircraft Co., LTD. The contractor will be responsible for providing a legally approved, bunker-style facility compliant with regulatory standards for a 12-month period, from September 26, 2025, to September 25, 2026, at a designated location in the United Kingdom. This initiative is crucial for ensuring the secure and regulated management of military ordnance, with key responsibilities including transportation of government-furnished property, quarterly explosive inventory updates, and compliance with safety regulations. Interested parties must submit their capabilities to Tammy Kershner via email by 4:00 p.m. EST on May 28, 2025, and must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tammy Kershner
    (301) 802-6161
    tammy.r.kershner.civ@us.navy.mil
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    FY25 CAD-PAD PROPELLANT STORAGE SOW 30APR2025.docx
    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) has issued a Statement of Work for the provision of storage, transportation, and maintenance for government-owned propellants and explosives, which includes high explosives. Contractors must offer a legally approved, bunker-style facility compliant with regulatory standards for a 12-month period from September 26, 2025, to September 25, 2026, at a specified UK location. Key responsibilities include up to ten transportation trips for government-furnished property (GFP), palletization for overseas shipping, and stabilizer testing with timely reporting to NSWC IHD. The contractor must maintain a separate storage area for government assets, provide quarterly explosive inventory updates, and ensure compliance with packaging, and safety regulations. Transportation requests will be pre-approved by the government, and specific withdrawal protocols will be followed. Assigned government representatives will oversee the contract, ensuring effective communication and compliance. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to secure and regulated management of military ordnance throughout the storage and transportation processes.
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