Fuze Munition Unit (FMU-179/B) Production
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM201-0072Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

PSC

BOMBS (1325)

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https://sam.gov/opp/67f8ddae33f74b948f9aa2fa63fe4baa/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command, is seeking responses from qualified vendors for the production of the Fuze Munition Unit (FMU-179/B), an electronic General Purpose Bomb fuze. This procurement aims to develop and manufacture a fuze system that has been integral to U.S. and NATO air-dropped conventional weapon systems for over 37 years, including the Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) and various Mark series bombs. Interested companies are required to submit a capability statement detailing their expertise in GPB fuze development, production experience, and willingness to enter a five-year production contract, with responses due within 15 calendar days to the primary contact, Kevin Simone. The government plans to release a Draft Request for Proposal in the second quarter of FY25, with the final RFP expected in the first quarter of FY26.

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    Kevin Simone
    kevin.a.simone.civ@us.navy.mil
    Lauren Ivancik
    lauren.m.ivancik.civ@us.navy.mil
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