57mm Target Practice (TP) Cartridges
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division, is seeking potential sources for the production of 57mm Target Practice (TP) cartridges. The procurement includes all components, Load Assemble and Pack (LAP), and acceptance testing, with cartridges designed to function in the 57mm MK 110 Gun Mount and requiring specific features such as electrical priming and inert projectiles. This initiative is crucial for military training and operational readiness, with the U.S. Government planning to award a five-year Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract in FY26, estimating a procurement quantity of approximately 6,000 cartridges per year. Interested parties must submit their responses, including technical capabilities and past performance, to Michael J. Anthony at michael.j.anthony40.civ@us.navy.mil by 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on August 25, 2025.