1356 - 1356-01-106-5985; WW98; Initiating Propellant; DWG: 2508738 REV AA

Solicitation N0010426RK043 is an unrestricted, sealed bid invitation for a three-year indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract to provide Initiating Propellant (NSN 1356-01-106-5985 WW98) for the Department of Defense. The contract period of performance runs from November 30, 2026, to November 30, 2029, with a guaranteed minimum order of 599 units and a maximum of 4,200 units. This item is designated as a ship critical safety item and an explosive (Hazard Classification 1.3), necessitating a pre-award safety survey for the successful offeror and strict adherence to hazardous materials transportation regulations under 49 CFR. Production must comply with drawing 2508738 Rev AA and specification WS12984 Rev AA, with quality assurance following ISO 9001 and ASQ-Q9000 standards. The government will award the contract based on a best value trade-off analysis, where non-price factors—specifically technical approach and past performance—are significantly more important than price. Technical evaluations focus on manufacturing and quality assurance plans, while past performance considers quality, delivery timeliness, and small business utilization. Key deliverables include first article test samples, periodic production lot samples for destructive testing, and technical data such as Ammunition Data Cards. Offerors must submit five separate electronic volumes, including a price volume in Excel format, by the response deadline of November 30, 2026. Payment will be processed electronically through the Wide Area WorkFlow system.