JAU-76/A Initiator, Cartridge Actuated and JAU-77/A Initiator, Cartridge Actuated: 200 Quantity
ID: N0010425RK042Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECHMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/95baf36a909145ed88527ab1bf606060/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Department of the Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanical Division, is soliciting offers for the procurement of JAU-76/A and JAU-77/A Cartridge Actuated Initiators, with a total quantity of 200 units. These initiators are critical components for the F/A-18 aircraft, and the contract will require adherence to strict military specifications, including unique item identification, detailed packaging, and quality assurance standards. The solicitation has undergone amendments, with the latest deadline for offer submissions extended to December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested parties should contact Alexander Bonner at alexander.j.bonner2.civ@us.navy.mil or call 17712290390 for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alexander Bonner
    17712290390
    alexander.j.bonner2.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    Solicitation - N0010425RK042.pdf
    This government solicitation, N0010425RK042, is an RFP for cartridge-actuated initiators (JAU-76/A and JAU-77/A) for the F/A-18 aircraft, including technical data, production lot test samples, and investigative units. The contract specifies Firm Fixed Price for all items and mandates strict adherence to military specifications and configuration control, including procedures for variances (RFVs) and engineering change proposals (ECPs). Key requirements include unique item identification (UID) marking for traceability, detailed packaging and marking instructions per MIL-STD standards, and traceable seals for security. Inspection and acceptance procedures involve contractor testing witnessed by the Government, with strict timelines for test plan submissions, sample selections, and failure reporting. The contractor must comply with higher-level quality standards like ISO-9001:2015 and utilize the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for material inspection and receiving reports, ensuring comprehensive documentation and quality assurance throughout the contract.
    Solicitation Amendment N0010425RK0420001 SF 30 (1).pdf
    This amendment, N0010425RK0420001, to solicitation N0010425RK042, issued by NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, extends the deadline for offer submissions to November 17, 2025. Originally due on October 31, 2025, the purpose of this modification is solely to change the response due date. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment to ensure their offers are considered valid.
    Solicitation Amendment N0010425RK0420002 SF 30.pdf
    Amendment 0002 to Solicitation N0010425RK042 extends the offer due date to December 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern time, changing it from the previous 4:00 PM. This amendment, issued by NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, modifies the original solicitation dated September 12, 2025. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15, acknowledging it on their offer, or sending a separate communication, all prior to the revised due date, to ensure their offer is not rejected. The document also outlines procedures for contract modifications and administrative changes, emphasizing that all other terms and conditions remain unchanged.
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