NSWC IHD CRADA partners to support the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office
ID: N0017425SN0046Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC INDIAN HEAD DIVISIONINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is seeking Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) partners to support the CAD/PAD Joint Program Office. The objective is to collaborate with entities that have expertise in the design and manufacture of cartridge actuated devices (CAD), propellant actuated devices (PAD), and other energetic technologies, focusing on areas such as product improvement, obsolescence mitigation, and new technology implementation. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the capabilities and reliability of various energetic devices, including electronic initiators and detonation transfer lines. Interested companies or academic institutions should submit their capabilities statements and relevant experience to Benjamin Kerlin at benjamin.m.kerlin.civ@us.navy.mil by December 31, 2025, as this notice serves as a request for information rather than a solicitation for proposals.

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