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CL-20
Contact and place of performance
Erika Martin
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1) INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE: The purpose of this sources sought is to conduct market research to determine responsible sources and their size classifications relative to the North America Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code 325920 (size standard: 750 employees) for Explosives Manufacturing. Responses to this sources sought will be utilized by the Government to determine the best acquisition strategy for this...
View more(2) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: CL-20
(3) REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: CL-20 shall be from a DOD-approved and qualified U.S. vendor.
(4) PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: N/A
(5) CONTRACT TYPE: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
(6) SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: N/A
(7) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: N/A
(8) CONTRACT RESPONSE: Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893625Q0081 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work.
Contractor responses shall also include the following information:
Questions and comments are highly encouraged.
No opportunity for a site visit will be offered.
Vendors should appropriately mark any data that is proprietary or has restricted data rights.
Contractor shall submit a capabilities statement package via email to [email protected]. The following restrictions apply:
DISCLAIMER:
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.
The Naval Air Warfare Center, within the Department of the Navy, has issued this sources sought notice to conduct market research for the procurement of CL-20 bulk explosives. This requirement is classified under NAICS 325920 Explosives Manufacturing, which carries a size standard of 750 employees, and PSC 1376 BULK EXPLOSIVES. While the government anticipates a sole-source award to Northrop Grumman Corporation as a Department of Defense (DOD) approved and qualified manufacturer, this notice serves to identify other responsible sources and their size classifications to determine the optimal acquisition strategy.
Interested vendors must be DOD-qualified and approved U.S. sources to provide CL-20. Any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement must submit a written capability statement of no more than five pages by September 8, 2025. Responses should include company background, size status, experience, and an outline of previous projects related to the program description. Submissions must also detail any anticipated teaming arrangements and declare the firm's status as a U.S. or foreign company.
The government intends to utilize a firm-fixed-price contract type for this procurement. There are no attachments associated with this notice, and no site visits will be offered. All capability statements and inquiries must be directed to Erika Martin via email referencing solicitation number N6893625Q0081. This announcement is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposal or a commitment by the government to award a contract.
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