B-2 Hatch Jettison Rocket Motor (HJRM) Propellant Replacement Selection Disclaimer This is a Sources Sought Notice. This notice neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an alternate acquisition approach. This notice should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made as a result of this market survey. Description The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division, Contracts Department, Code 02, is seeking potential contractors to demonstrate feasibility for a replacement propellant for the B-2 Hatch Jettison Rocket Motor (HJRM). (Manufacturer PN: 3811300, NSN: 1377-01-352-4195, DODIC: SR73). Due to obsolescence of certain binder ingredients, the currently used propellant will not be available for future use. Contractor would be required to evaluate two candidate propellants capable of meeting the ballistic and structural requirements to perform in the B-2 HJRM, and demonstrate ballistic performance when tested in the B-2 HJRM configuration. The two candidate propellants selected by the contractor must be currently qualified for use in Air Force or Navy aircraft, or Navy qualified and documented in SWO10-AG-ORD-010. Purpose The purpose of this Sources Sought Notice is to identify potential sources to identify replacement propellant candidates, evaluate the replacement propellant candidates to meet the ballistic and structural requirements to perform in the B-2 HJRM, and to demonstrate performance by ballistically testing the candidate propellants in the B-2 HJRM configuration. The United States Government (USG) does not own the Data rights, Government Purpose Rights or Form, Fit, Function data for the B-2 HJRM (Manufacturer PN: 3811300, NSN: 1377-01-352-4195, DODIC: SR73), nor to the currently used propellant. Planned Acquisition The U.S. Government plans to award an eighteen-month Firm Fixed Price single-award contract in FY19. Should a contract be pursued, the U.S. Government will award a contract to the Offeror whose proposal represents the best value to the U.S. Government. Requested Information The respondents shall provide the following information: - A description of the capabilities and feasibility to perform the services, should the government pursue procurement. - Past performance in services of the requested or similar requirements. - A description of technical capabilities as applicable to this requirement. - A description of facilities, personnel, and testing capabilities. - All interested sources shall provide a company brochure or list of specifications, organization name, address, a point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, DUNS number, and CAGE Code. Contact Information Responses shall be provided via email no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 29 May 2019 to: 1) NSWC, IHEODTD Attn: Robert Cook, Contract Specialist 4081 N. Jackson Road, Bldg. 841 Indian Head, MD 20640-5116 Robert.g.cook2@navy.mil Tel: (301) 744-1034 Large files need to be compressed using WinZip (http://www.winzip.com).