Oriole Rocket Motors
ID: N6339425R4002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYCOMMANDING OFFICERPORT HUENEME, CA, 93043-5007, USA

NAICS

Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing (336415)

PSC

GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE EXPLOSIVE PROPULSION UNITS, SOLID FUEL; AND COMPONENTS (1337)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ecb0c5536646454ca04bd78a1422f2bd/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), intends to issue a sole source firm-fixed-price contract for the procurement of Oriole Rocket Motors and associated Thrust Vector Control systems from Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems Inc. This procurement aims to support testing for various programs, including the Multi Service Advanced Capability Hypersonic Testbed Program and Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense, by incorporating these systems into suborbital vehicles for missions at multiple test ranges. Interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by contacting Terren Jo or John Carhart via email by 09:00 Pacific Daylight Time on June 11, 2025. The Government will consider all proposals received before the deadline, although it retains the discretion not to compete the contract based on the responses received.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Terren Jo
    terren.l.jo.civ@us.navy.mil
    John Carhart
    john.s.carhart.civ@us.navy.mil
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    Oriole Motor JA_Redacted_20250527.pdf
    The document outlines a justification for the procurement of an Operational Risk Management (ORM) system compatible with Terrier Booster configurations, indicating that the Government will not procure the technical data package and will seek a new configuration in a future competitive environment. A sources sought notice was published on SAM.gov from June 12 to June 28, 2024, soliciting offers from various companies. Responses were received from Kratos, Aerojet Rocketdyne, Crossbow/X-Bow, and Anduril Industries; however, only Kratos is currently capable of meeting the requirements due to cost and time constraints faced by the others. The Contracting Officer has assessed that the anticipated costs for the supplies and services are fair and reasonable. At this time, NSWC PHD has no intention to foster competition for similar contracts in the future, as outlined in the accompanying rationale. This document reflects the Government's strategic considerations in procurement and future planning within the realm of defense contracting.
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