SS67, MK 109 Mod 1 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor (CJRM)

SOL #: N0010426RK065Solicitation

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
Feb 18, 2026
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Last Updated
May 12, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 26, 2026, 6:00 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, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, is soliciting proposals for the competitive procurement of MK 109 Mod 1 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motors (CJRM). This item is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) used in the F-18 aircraft and requires First Article Testing (FAT). The procurement involves explosive items, necessitating a Safety Survey. Proposals are due May 26, 2026, at 02:00 PM EST.

Scope of Work

This solicitation covers the procurement of MK 109 Mod 1 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motors (CJRM) as per NAVAIR DWG 1507AS201. Key deliverables include:

  • Production of CJRM units.
  • Technical Data as specified in DD Form 1423, Exhibit A.
  • Various First Article Test (FAT) samples: 20 for testing, 1 for investigative purposes, 5 C-BIT, 2 GRAIN, and 4 BLOCKS.
  • Production Lot Test Samples: 1 lot of 198 net units, plus 21 units per lot for test/investigative purposes.
  • Compliance with unique item identification and valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003), packaging, marking, and transportation standards (MIL-STD and CFR).
  • Adherence to inspection and acceptance procedures, including production lot testing and FAT.
  • Strict requirements for energetic materials, ammunition lot numbering (MIL-STD-1168), and Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) for the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP).
  • Detailed marking instructions for Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) components, including Human Readable Information (HRI) and Machine Readable Information (MRI) using Data Matrix ECC 200.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
  • Set-Aside: None specified (HUBZone price evaluation preference applies)
  • NAICS Code: 325920 (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)
  • Response Due: May 26, 2026, 02:00 PM EST
  • Published Date: May 1, 2026
  • Government Furnished Property (GFP): Includes PVU-1/A Primer, NSN 1377011081438, Quantity 560.0 EACH.
  • Contact: Stacey L Romberger (primary, stacey.l.romberger.civ@us.navy.mil, 771-229-0547) and Alicia Wargo (secondary, alicia.l.wargo.civ@us.navy.mil).

Evaluation Factors

Proposals will be evaluated based on:

  • Past Performance: Significantly more important than Small Business Participation.
  • Small Business Participation Commitment: More important than Price.
  • Price: Least important among the three. Offerors must achieve a "Substantial Confidence" or "Satisfactory Confidence" rating in past performance to be eligible for award.

Submission Requirements

Proposals must be submitted electronically to stacey.l.romberger.civ@us.navy.mil. Offerors should note that drawings are NOT available on CD. Proposals must remain valid for a minimum of 120 days after the close of the RFP. A comprehensive Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) specifies various data items, including Obsolescence Alert Notices, DMSMS Health Assessments, Project Planning Charts, Failure Summaries, Acceptance Test Plans, Test/Inspection Reports, As Built Configuration Lists, Energetic Materials Analysis Reports, and Ammunition Data Cards.

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