1377 - 1377-01-394-1271 UWARS PARACHUTE RELEASE ASSEMBLY (FROST) P/N 1814-017-02 NSN 1377-01-394-1272 UWARS PARACHUTE RELEASE ASSEMBLY (KOCH P/N 1814-017-01
ID: N0010425RK043Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECHMECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/83f0915a84ba4a2db22fd6bcccd3ec39/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mechanical Office, is soliciting offers for the procurement of UWARS Parachute Release Assemblies, specifically the FROST and KOCH models, under solicitation N0010425RK043. The requirement includes a total quantity of 557 units, with 225 units of the FROST model (NSN 1377-01-394-1271) and 332 units of the KOCH model (NSN 1377-01-394-1272), which are critical components used in military parachute systems. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, and compliance with military standards for packaging, marking, and transportation is mandatory, with inspections conducted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division. Interested parties should note that the proposal deadline has been extended to December 5, 2025, and must acknowledge receipt of the amendments to avoid rejection of their offers. For further inquiries, contact Alexander Bonner at alexander.j.bonner2.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 1-771-229-0390.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Alex Bonner 717-604-4237
    alexander.bonner@navy.mil
    Files
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    3.04_Amendment2_N0010425RK043.pdf
    Amendment 0002 to Solicitation N0010425RK043, issued by NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, extends the due date for offers to November 19, 2025, at 02:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. This amendment modifies the original solicitation dated September 9, 2025, changing the response due time from 04:00 PM to 02:00 PM and the response due date from October 24, 2025, to the new November date. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment by completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate letter or electronic communication referencing the solicitation and amendment numbers. Failure to acknowledge prior to the new deadline may result in offer rejection. Submissions are to be sent to alexander.j.bonner2.civ@us.navy.mil and ashley.l.leonard4.civ@us.navy.mil. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    3.04_Amendment3_N0010425RK043.pdf
    This government file is Amendment/Modification 0003 to Solicitation N0010425RK043, issued by NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH. The primary purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation deadline from November 19, 2025, to December 5, 2025. This modification impacts federal government RFPs, specifically an amendment of solicitation. The document outlines the procedures for acknowledging receipt of amendments, emphasizing that failure to do so may result in the rejection of an offer. It also details how changes to an already submitted offer can be made. The amendment confirms that all other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
    Solicitation - N0010425RK043.pdf
    This government solicitation, N0010425RK043, is for the procurement of UWARS Parachute Release Assemblies (FROST and KOCH models) and associated fittings and technical data. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, requiring unique item identification (UID) for most deliverables and adherence to various military and federal standards for packaging, marking, and transportation, including MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073, and CFR 49 171-178. Inspection and acceptance involve production lot test samples, with specific requirements for radiographic inspection, radiographer certification, and digital radiography qualification. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) will conduct testing. Failure to meet requirements can result in retesting at the contractor’s expense or contract termination.
    Solicitation Amendment N0010425RK0430001 SF 30.pdf
    This document is an amendment to Solicitation N0010425RK043, issued by NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, which extends the proposal deadline from October 20, 2025, to October 24, 2025. This amendment, identified as N0010425RK0430001, was created on October 16, 2025. It details the procedures for offerors to acknowledge receipt of the amendment, either by completing specific items on the form, acknowledging it on their offer copies, or through separate written communication. The document also outlines how changes to already submitted offers can be made. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged.
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