REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – SIGNALS, SMOKE, AND ILLUMINATION, MARINE, MK 140 MOD 0 (RED), MK 141 MOD 0 (GREEN), AND MK 144 MOD 0 (YELLOW)
ID: N0016425SNB51Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)

PSC

PYROTECHNICS (1370)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/27861d88e2744ff393e7175caff9990b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI)/Sources Sought to identify potential sources for the production of marine pyrotechnic signals, specifically the MK 140 Mod 0 (Red), MK 141 Mod 0 (Green), and MK 144 Mod 0 (Yellow). The procurement aims to gather information on industry capabilities to manufacture these complex devices, which are essential for producing aerial pyrotechnic displays from submarine launchers and have historically faced challenges related to lead times and production costs. Interested parties are encouraged to submit relevant company and product literature, along with a white paper detailing their capabilities, by the closing date of May 29, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. For inquiries, contact Derek S. Perry at derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 812-381-5304.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DEREK S. PERRY
    (812) 381-5304
    derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil
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