5" Projectile Body
ID: N00174-24-SN-0100Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

AMMUNITION, OVER 125MM (1320)

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https://sam.gov/opp/08f7047f3bd74eceb3f17d301abe5b61/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Indian Head Division, is conducting market research for the procurement of a 5-inch Projectile Body. The primary objective is to identify sources capable of supplying a projectile body that is compatible with the U.S. Navy's MK 45 Gun Weapon System, with a production requirement of 30,000 units within the first year of contract award. This procurement is critical for enhancing the operational capabilities of naval weapon systems. Interested vendors must submit their responses, including company capabilities and delivery timelines, by August 5, 2024, to both Gerardo Ilaria and Anthony Gellene at the NSWC IHD, with their respective email addresses provided for correspondence.

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    Gerardo Ilaria
    gerardo.ilaria.civ@us.navy.mil
    Anthony Gellene
    anthony.j.gellene.civ@us.navy.mil
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