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This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational and planning purposes only, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), Request for Quote (RFQ), or Invitation for Bid (IFB). The CAD/PAD JPO is seeking engineering support for programs involving new energetic materials, component development, and next-generation component criteria. The contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering support across all program phases, including product improvement, system engineering, system safety, in-service engineering, program management, and analytical support. Key requirements include expertise in energetic devices, materials, and systems; knowledge of the CAD/PAD industrial base and standards; and experience with innovative and standard energetic materials, fielded designs, and failure investigations. Interested parties must demonstrate capabilities in specific topic areas such as energetic manufacturing facilities, material production, thermodynamic analysis, pyrotechnic manufacturing, proposal development, percussion primers, obsolescence issues, and system safety. Responses should include company information, relevant experience, past performance, socioeconomic status, and be limited to 5 pages, submitted electronically by the closing date. No contract will be awarded from this announcement, and no costs incurred in responding will be reimbursed.
To be a successful candidate, the following must be demonstrated: extensive expertise in the chemistry, physics, ballistics, mechanical design, manufacture, and analysis of energetic devices, materials, and systems. Possess in-depth knowledge of the CAD/PAD industrial base, relevant government commercial standards, and safe handling fabrication of energetic materials and components. Have an extensive working knowledge of both innovative and standard energetic materials, fielded cartridge CAD/PAD/AEPS designs, and experience investigating failure modes at all system levels and must be able to assist technical personnel at NSWCDIV, Hill AFB, NAS PAX and selected commercial facilities.
