Engineering Support for Product Improvement, System Engineering, Process Engineering, System Safety, In-Service Engineering, Program Management, Analytical and Organizational Assessment for Next Generation CADs/PADs
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The Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices Joint Program Office is seeking information from industry to gauge capability and capacity in providing comprehensive engineering support for the sustainment, improvement, and next-generation development of CADs, PADs, and Aircrew Escape Propulsion Systems. This sources sought notice is strictly for planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract; no payment will be made for responses, and no binding agreement will result from submissions. Interested parties must demonstrate deep expertise across the full lifecycle of energetic devices, including chemistry, ballistics, mechanical design, manufacturing, and failure analysis, with specific familiarity with U.S.-based production facilities such as Radford Army Ammunition Plant and NSWC Indian Head, as well as current industrial processes like Resonant Acoustic and FlackTek mixing technologies. Respondents are expected to show proven experience in developing predictive aging models, conducting combustion and thermodynamic analyses with an active ingredient library, addressing obsolescence risks, supporting pyrotechnic manufacturing, and providing system safety and in-service engineering support for fleet-critical systems. Submissions must detail technical capabilities across eleven specific areas, including percussion primer performance, recent failure investigations, system modeling and simulation for aircraft platforms, and proposal development within the last five years. Preference is given to those who have actively supported CAD/PAD programs in recent years and can provide documented past performance, relevant patents, or technical documentation. Responses must be concise, limited to five pages, and include company identifying information such as DUNS and CAGE codes, socioeconomic status, and point of contact details. The Government is evaluating potential future needs to maintain domestic and international readiness, with an emphasis on urgent fleet sustainment and production support. All proprietary information submitted must be clearly marked by the respondent, and responses are not returnable. Submissions are due by June 15, 2026, and must be sent electronically to the designated Point of Contact at Patuxent River, Maryland, with performance expected to occur primarily in St. James, Maryland.
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This is a presolicitation notice of the Government's intent to award a sole source contract to Exodynamics for Engineering Support for Product Improvement, System Engineering, Process Engineering, System Safety, In-Service Engineering, Program Management, Analytical and Organizational Assessment for Next Generation Cartridge Actuated Devices (CADs) and Propellant Actuated Devices (PADs).
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), on behalf of the Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices Joint Program Office (CAD/PAD JPO), previously issued a Sources Sought Notice (N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0126) on May 15, 2026, seeking interested parties capable of providing comprehensive engineering support.
In response to the Sources Sought Notice, the Government received four (4) capability statements. After a thorough evaluation of all submissions against the stringent requirements outlined in the Sources Sought, only one (1) respondent, Exodynamics, was determined to possess the unique and extensive expertise required to meet the Government's needs. Specifically, Exodynamics demonstrated the requisite "extensive expertise in the chemistry, physics, ballistics, mechanical design, manufacture, and analysis of energetic devices, materials, and systems," "in-depth knowledge of the CAD/PAD industrial base, relevant government/commercial standards, and safe handling/fabrication of energetic materials and components," and "extensive working knowledge of both innovative and standard energetic materials, fielded cartridge/CAD/PAD/AEPS designs, and experience investigating failure modes at all system level". No other respondent demonstrated the full breadth and depth of these critical capabilities.
Therefore, the Government intends to award a sole source contract to Exodynamics under the authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any firm that believes it can meet the stated requirements and demonstrate the unique capabilities described in the original Sources Sought Notice (N00421-26-RFPREQ-WPM202-0126) may submit a capability statement. The capability statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that the firm possesses the necessary qualifications and can provide the required services at a level of expertise equivalent to or exceeding that of Exodynamics.
Responses to this presolicitation notice must be submitted electronically to the primary point of contact listed below by 28 August 2026 at 02:00 PM EDT. All information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
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Primary Point of Contact:
SABANA MOORE-BARNES
SABANA.N.MOORE.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL
Secondary Point of Contact:
Greg Tollefsen
gregory.e.tollefsen.civ@us.navy.mil
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