Opportunity
SAM #N0016426SNB81
Navy seeks new source for pyrophoric countermeasure decoys after OEM closure
Buyer
NSWC Crane
Posted
June 09, 2026
Respond By
July 06, 2026
Identifier
N0016426SNB81
NAICS
325998, 336419, 336414, 336413, 332993
This opportunity addresses the urgent need for a new supplier of pyrophoric device countermeasure decoys for U.S. military services. - The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, under NAVSEA, is seeking vendors to develop and supply special material decoy (SMD) pyrophoric countermeasure devices. - Alloy Surfaces, the previous OEM and sole supplier, is closing its business, leaving the Department of Defense without a source or technical data package (TDP) for these devices. - The government does not possess a TDP, so vendors must be able to develop and produce pyrophoric countermeasures without government-provided technical data. - Devices must be suitable for use by the Navy, Air Force, and Army, and must operate independently or in conjunction with onboard countermeasures. - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided; the requirement is for a new, qualified source to ensure continued supply. - This is a commercial opportunity for companies with expertise in pyrophoric materials and countermeasure device development. - The only OEM mentioned is Alloy Surfaces; the government is seeking alternatives due to their closure. - Interested vendors are requested to provide information or solutions that meet the described needs.
Description
The Joint Services (Navy, Air Force, & Army) requires a special material decoy (SMD) countermeasure to use independently or in conjunction with onboard countermeasures. The current SMD (pyrophoric) countermeasures were developed and produced by Alloy Surfaces, which has intellectual proprietary rights to the decoys. Alloy surfaces have decided to close their business which leaves the DoW without a producer of pyrophoric countermeasures. Without having an active supplier or a GOV owned TDP of pyrophoric devices, the DoW has a major need to develop a new source for this crucial countermeasure capability. Additional Links:Pyrophoric Device Demonstration