1377 - 13--Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECHMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

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Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

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CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is seeking information from qualified contractors regarding the manufacturing of Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to assess vendor availability and interest in future qualifications for manufacturing highly complex Aviation Critical Safety Items as outlined in the CAD/PAD Five Year Requirements Determination Matrix (RDM). The CAD/PAD devices are crucial for various defense applications, and the government intends to engage in full and open competition for this procurement, which may include small business set-asides. Interested parties should contact Lesley Coomes at lesley.coomes@navy.mil for further details, and must ensure they are registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) with a valid CAGE code to access the RDM. Responses to this RFI are encouraged but are not binding, and the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in preparing submissions.

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    Lesley Coomes lesley.d.coomes.civ@us.navy.mil
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    1377 - 13--Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices
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