1377 - M264 M55 Electric Ignition Element

The solicitation N0010426RK068 for the M264 M55 Electric Ignition Element is a competitive, non-set-aside procurement under NAICS code 325920 by the Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Mech in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The item is classified as a Critical Safety Item with explosive characteristics—0.000200 lbs of Class 1.4C explosive—subject to stringent safety, handling, and transport regulations including Title 49 CFR, IMDG Code, and ICAO Technical Instructions. The contract mandates full compliance with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-130, and DLAR 4145.41 for packaging, marking, and palletization, with unique labeling requirements including pressure-sensitive Grade A, Style 2, Composition (b) labels per MIL-PRF-61002, and mandatory human and machine-readable markings for NSN, item nomenclature, drawing number, lot number per MIL-STD-1168, and serial number. Shipment traceability requires Ammunition Data Cards generated via WARP, with each delivery accompanied by an accepted ADC, and full explosion subassembly traceability must be provided either via a detailed part listing or end-item ADC. Radiographic inspection is required for first article, lot acceptance, and production units by Level II or III certified radiographers under NAS 410 standards, with potential 100% radiographic screening at contractor expense if defects are found. First Article Testing and Lot Acceptance Testing are required by the Government, and the contractor must maintain ballistic test capabilities and provide certificates of compliance for all materials and quality tests upon request. Cybersecurity compliance is binding per CMMC requirements and NIST SP 800-171, with mandatory annual affirmations in SPRS and adherence to safeguarding requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information. Contractors must be registered in SAM, possess a UEI and CAGE code, and maintain an ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent quality system. Proposals must be submitted electronically in four volumes—inclusive of representations, past performance, small business participation with dollar and percentage goals, and detailed pricing—and must remain valid for 120 days post-deadline; paper submissions will not be accepted. The award will follow a best-value trade-off methodology where non-price factors