Opportunity
SAM #N00174-24-RFPREQ-E11-0001
Award for Proximity Fuzes to L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, Inc.
Buyer
NSWC Indian Head
Posted
June 01, 2026
Identifier
N00174-24-RFPREQ-E11-0001
NAICS
332993, 336419, 336414
This award notice details a follow-on production contract for proximity fuzes by the Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD). - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) - OEM and Vendor: - L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, Inc. (OEM and awardee) - Products Requested: - Proximity fuzes for ordnance applications - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique Requirements: - Sole source award as a follow-on production contract for prototypes previously developed under an OTA - Not competitively solicited, citing exceptions for prototype projects under 10 USC ยง4022 and DFARS 206.001-70 - Contract Value: - Total contract value: $98,388,151 - Initial award: $48,513,271 - Option contract line items: $49,874,880 - Place of Performance: - Cincinnati, Ohio (L3Harris facility) - Contracting office: NSWC Indian Head Division, Indian Head, Maryland
Description
Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Indian Head, Maryland, awarded a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for proximity fuzes on a sole source basis to L3Harris Fuzing and Ordnance Systems, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 45245-2395 in the amount of $48,513,271, with Option Contract Line Items (CLINs) for an additional $49,874,880 which, if exercised, would bring the cumulative value of this contract to $98,388,151.
This contract was not competitively procured in accordance with 10 USC §4022 and DFARS 206.001-70 (exception for protype projects for follow-on production contracts). Contract award is a follow-on production requirement for prototypes developed and successfully completed under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).