Fabrication of Carbon-Carbon (C-C) Shape Stable Nosetip (SSNT) and Advanced Reentry Materials

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award a sole-source contract to Intermat for the fabrication of Carbon-Carbon Shape Stable Nosetip (SSNT) and advanced reentry materials. The scope of work involves developing replacement and alternative SSNT materials for existing Navy Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Reentry Systems, specifically the MK4 and MK5. Additionally, the contractor will develop and fabricate thermal protection system materials and components—including nosetips, heatshields, control surfaces, and antenna windows—for new and advanced Navy reentry systems and flight test experiments.

This procurement is classified under NAICS 336415, Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing, and PSC AC25, National Defense R&D Services; Atomic Energy Defense Activities; R&D Facilities & Maj Equip. Although the requirement was synopsized in March 2021 and multiple companies expressed interest, no capability statements were submitted following discussions with the government. Consequently, a Justification and Approval for Use of Other than Full and Open Competition was approved in June 2021, with concurrence from the NSWCDD Deputy for Small Business to proceed with a sole-source award.

Responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due by July 29, 2021. The primary place of performance is Biddeford, Maine, and the contract is identified by solicitation number N0017821R4411. Technical and administrative inquiries are managed by the point of contact, Sean McGovern, at NSWCDD.