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

The Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), intends to issue a sole-source contract to Intermat for the development and fabrication of reentry materials and components. The scope of work involves creating replacement and alternative Shape Stable Nosetip (SSNT) materials for existing Navy Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile Reentry Systems, specifically the MK4 and MK5. Additionally, the requirement includes the development and fabrication of thermal protection system components, such as nosetips, heatshields, control surfaces, and antenna windows, for new 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, a Justification and Approval for Use of Other than Full and Open Competition was approved in June 2021 after no other companies submitted capability statements following initial expressions of interest. The NSWCDD Deputy for Small Business has concurred with the sole-source strategy.

Identified by solicitation number N0017821R4411, this pre-solicitation notice carries a response deadline of July 29, 2021. Primary performance will take place in Biddeford, Maine. The contract action is managed by Sean McGovern at NSWC Dahlgren, and as of the July 14, 2021 update, there are no attachments associated with the notice.