REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – SIGNALS, SMOKE, AND ILLUMINATION, MARINE, MK 140 MOD 0 (RED), MK 141 MOD 0 (GREEN), AND MK 144 MOD 0 (YELLOW)
ID: N0016425SNB31Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)

PSC

PYROTECHNICS (1370)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/602b5e50fa474a7fbabab6e5f17ceeab/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought notice for the procurement of marine pyrotechnic signals, including the MK 140 Mod 0 (Red), MK 141 Mod 0 (Green), and MK 144 Mod 0 (Yellow). The objective is to gather information on industry capabilities to produce these complex pyrotechnic devices, which are essential for aerial displays from submarine launchers and must meet stringent functional and safety requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities, including relevant experience and technical specifications, by the closing date of March 3, 2025, at 2 PM Eastern Standard Time. For further inquiries, contact Derek S. Perry at derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 812-381-5304.

    Point(s) of Contact
    DEREK S. PERRY
    (812) 381-5304
    derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil
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