Ballistic Steel Targets for Naval Special Warfare

The Naval Special Warfare Command, under the Department of Defense, issued solicitation H92240-18-Q-1006 to establish a five-year, firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for the manufacture and delivery of AR500 ballistic steel targets. This 100 percent small business set-aside under NAICS code 332999 involves the production of over 60 different types of targets, including silhouettes, reactive and knockdown targets, replicated shooting vehicle targets, and quick setup stands. These items are intended for use at Naval Special Warfare Center ranges across the United States and Hawaii, with specific delivery requirements including a 60-day window from the receipt of an order. Technical specifications require the use of AR500 steel with a Brinell Hardness Number of 500 or higher, utilizing plasma, water jet, or laser cutting methods. Contractors must provide pedigree certification for the steel and adhere to strict quality control and mounting requirements, such as a 20-degree tilt for fragment dissipation. The procurement process included a technical capability matrix and detailed pricing tables for various exhibit line item numbers. While the initial quote deadline was March 26, 2018, an amendment extended the response date to March 30, 2018.