MK22 Initiators Synopsis
ID: N0017425SN0016Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

HARDWARE, COMMERCIAL (5340)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1e4ab148801e49d8863c91fc8326441e/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking to procure MK22 Initiators on a sole source basis from Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company. The contractor will be responsible for fabricating, inspecting, testing, and delivering these initiators in accordance with specific Department of the Navy technical standards and specifications, including Technical Drawing 525-174-0137 REV E and MIL-DTL-32106-5. These initiators are critical components for various defense applications, and the decision to award this contract on a sole source basis is justified under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, indicating that no other supplier can meet the agency's needs. Interested parties must submit their correspondence by April 15, 2025, to Diane Hicks at diane.d.hicks.civ@us.navy.mil, and large files should be compressed as specified.

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    Diane Hicks
    diane.d.hicks.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) seeks to procure MK22 Initiators on a sole source basis from Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) supply agreement requiring the contractor to fabricate, inspect, test, and deliver these initiators in compliance with specific Department of the Navy technical standards and specifications. The decision to award this sole source contract is justified under 10 USC 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, indicating that no other supplier can meet the agency's needs. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, responses from other potential sources will be considered. Interested parties must submit their correspondence by April 15, 2025, and large files should be compressed following specified guidelines.
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