REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – DEVELOPMENT OF DETONATOR WITH HIGH VOLTAGE SWITCH/SPARK GAP AND EXPLODING FOIL INITIATOR (EFI)
ID: N0016425SNB65Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9aca2f5ecdd24c5a84dd3d9e40a7ffbe/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is seeking information from industry sources regarding the development of a detonator that incorporates a high voltage switch/spark gap and an exploding foil initiator (EFI). The objective is to identify vendors capable of manufacturing EFI detonator components that meet stringent environmental, electrical, and performance specifications, ensuring reliability and cost-effectiveness in production. This initiative is crucial for advancing military capabilities in munitions technology. Interested parties must submit their responses by July 3, 2025, at 4:00 P.M. EDT, and can direct inquiries to Derek S. Perry at derek.s.perry2.civ@us.navy.mil. Please note that no funding is currently available for this effort, and responses will be used solely for market research purposes.

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