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ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Simsbury CT 06070 USA

UEI: SLED_ED9D07D00414D05B

ENSIGN-BICKFORD AEROSPACE & DEFENSE Simsbury CT 06070 USA is a federal contractor, registered under UEI SLED_ED9D07D00414D05B. It has been awarded $28,323,000 in federal contracts. Primary work spans Explosives Manufacturing. Top awarding agencies include Department Of Defense.

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Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense provides specialized solutions for the Department of Defense. Their experience is centered on supporting Department of Defense requirements. The company operates within the chemical manufacturing sector, specifically under NAICS 325920. The company is located i...

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Department Of Defense$28.3M100%

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325920 - Explosives Manufacturing$28.3M100%

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Celestron VF-Gold Maintenance and Calibration ServicesThis subcontract for the NSWC Crane Warfare Center involves providing comprehensive maintenance, annual calibration, and emergency repair services for the Celestron VF Gold. The selected provider is responsible for conducting scheduled annual calibrations, performing emergency repairs within four business days, and installing all factory-released firmware and software upgrades. To ensure operational integrity, the contractor must utilize specialized calibration tools and factory-authorized parts, ultimately delivering fully operational units and detailed repair reports. The project is managed under NAICS code 811210 and requires the contractor to maintain CMMC Level 1 compliance. Performance will take place in Crane, Indiana. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 26, 2026, for this Department of Defense initiative.

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CELESTRON GOLD PACKAGE

Solicitation # N0016427Q0005

Solicitation N00164-27-Q-0005 is a sole source procurement issued by the NSWC Crane Warfare Center for the Celestron VF Gold maintenance package. The government intends to negotiate with Thermo KeyTek LLC under FAR 12 and FAR 13.106-1, as the required items are peculiar to one manufacturer. The contract is a firm fixed price arrangement with a period of performance from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. Services will be performed at the NSWC Crane facility in Indiana. The scope of work specifically covers maintenance for Celestron VF Gold Serial Number 2305173, which includes annual calibration, two emergency repair visits with associated parts and travel, a dedicated phone support hotline, priority email support, and factory software or firmware upgrades. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management and maintain CMMC Level 1 status or higher for information systems processing federal contract information. Invoicing and payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow system. The closing date for the solicitation is October 26, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time.

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Secure Digital Transfer Media SupplyThis subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, involves the supply of secure digital transfer media for prime contractors. The primary objective is to provide encrypted or government-approved digital storage devices used specifically for the transfer of salvaged technical data. All deliverables must strictly adhere to security requirements regarding the handling of Controlled Unclassified Information. The contract is categorized under NAICS code 423430 and will be performed in Crane, Indiana. Interested parties should note the posting date of October 19, 2026, with a response deadline set for October 26, 2026. The scope of work focuses on the physical delivery of these secure media assets to ensure the safe transport of sensitive government data.

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Embedded Software and Configuration Data ExtractionThe Embedded Software and Configuration Data Extraction subcontract supports prime contractors on projects for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. The scope of work involves performing forensic data extraction to salvage and preserve embedded running scripts and operational binary scripts from non-volatile memory. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for using specialized forensic tools to extract and map network connection profiles, subnet configurations, and hardcoded IP schemes to deliver recovered software configurations. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541519 and is performed in Crane, Indiana. To be eligible, providers must adhere to strict security and data handling standards, including CMMC Level 1, NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1, and DoDI 8582.01 compliance. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 26, 2026.

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G4DSP-XD3 Hardware Evaluation and Failure AnalysisThis subcontract, titled G4DSP-XD3 Hardware Evaluation and Failure Analysis, involves providing engineering evaluation and diagnostic bench testing for prime contractors supporting the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. The primary scope of work focuses on conducting diagnostic testing for five G4DSP-XD3 Quad Processor Cards to identify failure causes and determine if the hardware is Beyond Economic Repair. All testing must be performed using equipment compatible with AN/SLQ-32(V)4 hardware, and the final deliverables consist of detailed failure analysis reports. The project is managed under NAICS code 541330 for the Department of Defense and will be performed in Crane, Indiana. To be eligible, the contractor must maintain CMMC Level 1 and MIL-STD-129 compliance. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 26, 2026.

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EVALUATION/REPAIRS

Solicitation # N00016427Q0006

Solicitation N00164-27-Q-0006 is a sole source, firm fixed price procurement issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division for engineering services to support five AN/SLQ-32(V)4 G4DSP-XD3 multiprocessor cards. The primary objective is to perform evaluation diagnostics, failure analysis, and data extraction on non-working processing units to determine if they are repairable or beyond economic repair. Key technical requirements include salvaging Northrop Grumman running scripts and operational binary scripts from non-volatile memory, as well as mapping hardcoded IP schemes and network connection profiles. The government intends to negotiate exclusively with Abaco Systems due to the items being peculiar to one manufacturer, although other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. The contract requires strict adherence to MIL-STD-129 for shipping and marking, NIST SP 800-88 Rev. 1 for media sanitization, and DoDI 8582.01 for the security of non-DoD information systems. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management and comply with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements under DFARS 252.204-7021. Deliverables include software test reports, computer software products, and system security plans. Invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Offers are due by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on October 26, 2026, and should be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact, Trista Ray.

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Cap Blasting Non-Electric M7

Solicitation # W8703-270042/A

The Government of Canada, through the Department of National Defence, is seeking offers for the procurement of 13,000 Cap Blasting Non-Electric M7 units. These components are used in military demolition applications to initiate explosive shockwaves via a non-electric method. The total quantity is split into two delivery phases: 6,500 units must be delivered to CFAD Dundurn and CFAD Angus by November 1, 2027, and an additional 6,500 units must be delivered to the same locations between September 1 and November 30, 2028. This solicitation, identified by number W8703-270042/A, is subject to the Controlled Goods Program, though there are no additional security requirements. Eligible suppliers include Canadian entities, suppliers from applicable trading partners, and non-trading partners, provided there are no international sanctions. Responses are due by November 5, 2026, and may be submitted in either of Canada's official languages.

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Logistics & Sustainment SupportThis small business set-aside subcontract, titled Logistics and Sustainment Support, is issued by the Department of Defense through NSWC Crane. The project focuses on providing logistics management and sustainment execution for prime contractors supporting the Navy DRPM RAS. The selected provider will be responsible for developing sustainment execution methods, tracking metrics, and managing the full life cycle of Mission Modules and Mission Packages. Qualified candidates must possess specialized experience in Navy sustainment across surface, subsurface, and airborne systems. Key deliverables for the contract include the production of logistics management plans and detailed sustainment metrics reports. The response deadline for this opportunity is October 30, 2026.

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Cybersecurity & Penetration Testing ServicesThis small business set-aside subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense through NSWC Crane, seeks cybersecurity and penetration testing services to support prime contractors for the Navy DRPM RAS. The selected provider will be responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments and red team operations to identify and document vulnerabilities within RAS systems, ultimately delivering detailed vulnerability assessment reports and penetration test results. To be eligible, personnel must maintain strict compliance with DoWD 8140.1 and hold the necessary DoD 8570/8140 certifications. The opportunity was posted on October 16, 2026, with a response deadline of October 30, 2026. The work falls under NAICS code 541519 and is performed in the 20376 zip code area.

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Technical & Systems Engineering SupportThis small business set-aside subcontract, titled Technical and Systems Engineering Support, is issued by the Department of Defense for NSWC Crane. The project focuses on providing engineering analysis and modernization for robotic and autonomous systems in support of the Navy DRPM RAS. The selected contractor will be responsible for developing design solutions and ensuring requirements traceability for Key Performance Parameters, Measures of Performance, and Measures of Effectiveness. The scope of work requires specialized expertise in Mine Countermeasures systems, precision navigation, and software baseline management. Key deliverables include technical reports, validation matrices, and comprehensive design solution documents. Interested parties must respond by October 30, 2026, under NAICS code 541330.

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Acquisition & Contract Administration SupportThe Acquisition and Contract Administration Support subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense for Nswc Crane, focuses on providing comprehensive acquisition planning, contract development, and administration for prime contractors supporting the Navy DRPM RAS. The scope of work includes developing acquisition processes, managing electronic Integrated Data Environments, and providing critical support for Foreign Military Sales related to RAS systems. Key deliverables for this effort include the production of detailed contract packages and acquisition plans. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set Aside under NAICS code 541611. Qualified candidates must possess a strong understanding of the DoD 5000 series and SECNAVINST 5000.12, along with mandatory DAU certification in Contracting or Acquisition. The response deadline for this requirement is October 30, 2026.

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Business & Financial Management SupportThis small business set-aside subcontract with NSWC Crane provides essential business and financial management support for prime contractors supporting the Navy DRPM RAS. The scope of work focuses on financial planning, budget tracking, and SBIR administrative management, utilizing specialized business IT tools and dashboards to integrate contract execution with budgetary planning. A primary objective is the use of forecasting to identify potential funding shortfalls, which requires deep expertise in Department of the Navy financial management systems. The selected provider will be responsible for delivering critical budget forecasts, financial tracking reports, and comprehensive SBIR administrative documentation. This opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541219 and is managed by the Department of Defense. Interested parties should note the response deadline of October 30, 2026.

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Program Management & Analysis SupportThis small business set-aside subcontract for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane provides program management, analysis, and monitoring support for prime contractors within the Navy DRPM RAS program offices. The scope of work involves managing deliverables according to Joint policies, preparing briefings for milestones and reviews, and supporting Joint Service programs across the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. Key deliverables include project management plans, briefing decks, and comprehensive program reports. Qualified candidates must possess experience with Department of the Navy System Program Offices and risk management, with a preference for those holding a PMP certification or DAU Level III qualification. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 541611, with a response deadline of October 30, 2026.

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Draft RFP for DRPM RAS ME RAS 1.0 and MCM RAS 2.0 Professional Support Services

Solicitation # N0016426R3003_DRAFT

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division is issuing a draft SeaPort-NxG solicitation for professional support services to assist the Direct Reporting Portfolio Manager for Robotic and Autonomous Systems. The scope of work focuses on acquisition and life cycle support and management for the RAS 1.0 Mission Enablers and RAS 2.0 Mine Countermeasures program offices. This requirement is a 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, restricted to current SeaPort-NxG MAC holders. Performance is required across multiple CONUS locations, including Arlington, Washington DC, and San Diego, as well as OCONUS locations in Singapore and Bahrain. The government intends to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee contract based on a best-value determination using a trade-off process. Evaluation is based on three factors: technical approach, management, and personnel (most important), past performance (pass/fail), and cost realism. Key deliverables include monthly status and financial reports and cyber incident information reports, with quality monitored via a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. Proposals must be submitted through the PIEE Solicitation Module and must adhere to strict page limitations and formatting requirements. Contractors are also required to provide an organizational conflict of interest mitigation plan and maintain registration in the System for Award Management.

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Solicitation # W15QKN27A1CSD

The U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Armaments Center is conducting market research to identify manufacturers capable of producing high-grade Pentolite. This sensitive secondary high explosive is required for Naval Ordinance Laboratory Large and Extra-Large Scale Card Gap Tests to meet AOP-7 and DoW specifications. The government is specifically looking for vendors under NAICS 325920 and PSC 1375 who can provide material that exceeds the quality of standard commercial mining and blasting explosives. This sources sought notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or a commitment to award a contract. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management and are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement including historical performance data, company details, and proof of ability to meet technical specifications. All responses must be submitted electronically to the U.S. Army Contracting Command Rock Island at Picatinny by November 16, 2026.

W6QK Acc-Ri-Picatinny

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Warehouse Operations and Material Handling SupportThe Warehouse Operations and Material Handling Support subcontract is a Department of Defense project for NSWC Crane, specifically set aside for 8(a) certified firms under NAICS code 488510. The performance of work will take place in Crane, Indiana, with a response deadline set for November 16, 2026. The scope of work involves providing physical material movement and kitting services for prime contractors. Key responsibilities include pulling materials for issue, performing kitting and pallet wrapping, and operating forklifts and pallet jacks to load transport vehicles. All operations must comply with the NAVSEA Warehouse Process Guide, and personnel are required to hold MHE Certification for forklift operation to ensure the safe delivery of kitted materials and loaded vehicles.

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Property Management and Audit Readiness Support ServicesThis 8(a) set-aside subcontract for the Department of Defense provides property management and audit readiness support services for prime contractors at NSWC Crane. The scope of work focuses on ensuring property accountability through the execution of Physical Inventory and Location Audit Plans, performing warehouse counts, and reconciling physical data with APSR records. The contractor is responsible for managing property movement and final disposition in strict accordance with SECNAVINST 5200.44 and NAVSUP P-723 guidelines using Navy ERP and APSR systems. The primary objective is to deliver accurate inventory records and comprehensive audit compliance reports to maintain operational readiness at the Crane performance location.

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Military Preservation, Packaging, Packing, and Marking ServicesThis 8(a) set-aside subcontract with the Department of Defense for NSWC Crane involves providing specialized preservation, packaging, packing, and marking services for prime contractors. The scope of work includes the construction of custom crates and pallets, the application of cushioning and preservatives to combat and electronic systems, and the secure handling of classified materials. All deliverables must be fully preserved and marked for shipment or storage in strict accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129R standards. The contractor is required to utilize Navy ERP and ELMS systems to manage operations. Performance will take place in Crane, Indiana, under NAICS code 561910. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 16, 2026.

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