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CL-20
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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, a division of the Department of the Navy, has issued solicitation number N6893625Q0081 to conduct market research for the procurement of CL-20. This sources sought notice is intended to identify responsible sources and determine the appropriate acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides, for the manufacturing of these bulk explosives. The government currently intends to pursue a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation, identified as a Department of Defense-qualified and approved manufacturer for this material.
The requirement is categorized under NAICS 325920 Explosives Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 750 employees, and PSC 1376 BULK EXPLOSIVES. All potential providers must be DOD-approved and qualified U.S. vendors. Interested firms must submit a capability statement that references the solicitation number and details the company’s background, assets, and experience with similar projects. Responses must include company size and socioeconomic status, business location, and any anticipated teaming arrangements between prime and partner entities.
Capability statement packages are limited to five double-spaced pages and must be submitted via email to Erika Martin by the response deadline of September 8, 2025. Contractors seeking to fulfill this requirement must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services to access any relevant controlled unclassified or export-controlled information. This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or a commitment to award a contract.
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