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Infrared and Pyrotechnic Countermeasures Development

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Response Deadline07/07/2027, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Infrared and Pyrotechnic Countermeasures Development subcontract, managed by the Department of Defense for NSWC Crane, focuses on creating advanced countermeasures to protect assets from infrared-guided threats. The scope of work involves researching pyrotechnic compositions, infrared emitter technology, and deployment mechanisms, requiring specialized expertise in chemical and material science, pyrotechnics, and infrared spectrum analysis. The successful contractor will be responsible for delivering countermeasure prototypes, detailed material specifications, and comprehensive test data. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 541710 and was posted on July 7, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 7, 2027.

General Info

DoD subcontract for developing infrared and pyrotechnic countermeasures for NSWC Crane asset protection.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Crane

NAICS

541710 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Place of Performance

IN

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of N0016424SNB35.

The full solicitation package (7 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for NSWC Crane

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Timeline

PostedJul 7

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Response DeadlineJul 7

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07/07/2027, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 9 months

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane

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Develops advanced countermeasures to protect assets from infrared-guided threats for prime contractors on NSWC Crane projects. Researches pyrotechnic compositions, infrared emitter technology, and deployment mechanisms. Requires chemical and material science expertise in pyrotechnics and infrared spectrum analysis. Delivers countermeasure prototypes, material specifications, and test data.

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