Opportunity
SAM #N0016426Q0244
Procurement of PBXN-5 Explosive (166 Units) for NSWC Crane
Buyer
NSWC Crane
Posted
July 28, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
N0016426Q0244
NAICS
325920
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), under the Department of the Navy, is seeking firm fixed price quotes for PBXN-5 explosive material. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane) - Contract Specialist: Alicia Dobbyn - OEM and Vendor: - BAE Systems Ordnance, Inc. (sole source OEM and vendor) - Products/Services Requested: - 166 units of Polymer Bonded Explosive (PBXN-5), Type I, Class 3 - Part number: PBXN-5 - Must be manufactured in accordance with MIL-DTL-81111 - Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items A001 through A003 - Notable Requirements: - Strict compliance with hazardous material handling protocols - Cybersecurity compliance (CMMC) - Physical security requirements for explosives - Delivery is FOB destination to NSWC Crane, IN - All items must be delivered by the specified contract end date - The procurement is intended as a sole source contract with BAE Systems Ordnance, Inc., but other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration.
Description
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Explosive, Plastic-Bonded, Pressed (PBXN-5) energetic.
The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, BAE Systems Ordnance, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.101(b). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
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All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Quotes shall be e-mailed to alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mil and andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil.
All required information must be received on or before 31JUL 2026 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.