1377 - 1377-01-692-4231, JP18 - JSF Cartridges as attached.

SOL #: N0010426RK004Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH
MECHANICSBURG, PA, 17050-0788, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components (1377)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Nov 12, 2025
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Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Apr 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

Qualification Details

Fit reasons
  • NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
  • Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
  • Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
  • Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps

Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of CCU-183/A Automatic Deployment Units (ADU), also referred to as JSF Cartridges, for F-35 aircraft. This is a Solicitation with a restricted procurement to Martin-Baker Aircraft. Proposals are due by April 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.

Scope of Work

This opportunity covers the procurement of CCU-183/A ADUs, including specific MBA part numbers, for F-35 aircraft across multiple countries and production years (FY26 Sustainment and Lot 20 Production). The effort also requires the preparation of Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) for USAF & USN, adherence to detailed item marking instructions, and submission of various data items.

Key Requirements

  • Primary Deliverable: CCU-183/A Automatic Deployment Units (ADU).
  • Technical Data: Required per DD Form 1423, Exhibit A, for several CLINs.
  • Testing: Production Lot Test Samples and Investigative Units are required.
  • Traceability: Energetic materials and hardware components must be traceable to manufacturer's lot identification. ADCs must be prepared per MIL-STD-1168 and entered into the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP).
  • Marking: Mandatory Item Unique Identifiers (IUID) using Data Matrix ECC 200 for Human Readable Information (HRI) and Machine Readable Information (MRI) on CAD/PAD components, adhering to MIL-STD-130. Specific guidance for F-35 components.
  • Critical Safety Item (CSI): CLIN 0001 is designated as a CSI.
  • Data Deliverables: A comprehensive Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) specifies items such as Product Baseline Index, Obsolescence Alert Notice, DMSMS reports, Test Plans, Failure Analysis Reports, and Ammunition Data Cards.
  • Variance: A critical Request for Variance (RFV) for JM60 Catapult battery voltage check is noted, indicating a potential change to testing procedures.

Contract Details

  • Type: Solicitation.
  • Set-Aside: None specified. Procurement is restricted to Martin-Baker Aircraft.
  • Rating: Rated DO-A6 under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

Submission & Evaluation

  • Proposal Due Date: April 7, 2026, 5:00 PM ET. This date was extended by Amendment 0001.
  • Submission Method: Offers must be received electronically via email to andrew.e.emrich.civ@us.navy.mil.
  • Instructions: Section L provides proposal submission instructions.
  • Evaluation Factors: Section M outlines evaluation factors for award.

Important Notes

Paper copies will not be provided. A limited drawing package is available, but drawings are not available on CD.

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