.50 Caliber Blank Cartridges Synopsis
ID: N0017425R0013Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing (332992)

PSC

AMMUNITION, THROUGH 30MM (1305)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7175a59361b74ea7a650cd772843c122/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), is preparing to solicit bids for a contract to supply 14,400 .50 Caliber Browning Machine Gun (BMG) Electric Blank Cartridges, specifically designed for use in the MK2 Mod 1 Dearmer during Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) operations. This procurement is classified under NAICS Code 332992 for Small Arms Ammunition Manufacturing and PSC Code 1305 for Ammunition, Through 30MM, highlighting the specialized nature of the required goods. The contract will be set aside for Small Disadvantaged Businesses, emphasizing the government's commitment to supporting these entities. Interested parties should note that this is a presolicitation notice, and the formal Request for Proposal (RFP) will be posted on SAM.gov in the near future. For inquiries, potential bidders can contact Megan Pierce at megan.a.pierce9.civ@us.navy.mil or Devon Gormley at devon.m.gormley.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    Megan Pierce
    megan.a.pierce9.civ@us.navy.mil
    Devon Gormley
    devon.m.gormley.civ@us.navy.mil
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