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MIL-DTL-60286D, Initiator, Cartridge Actuated, M53 Assembly

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N0002426SN-67Federal

Response Deadline10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is developing draft specifications and standards for the MIL-DTL-60286D, Initiator, Cartridge Actuated, M53 Assembly. The objective is to create standards that support various design solutions and processes to encourage a broad vendor base. This action is a special notice and not a formal solicitation. Interested parties may request copies of the draft document by emailing CommandStandards@navy.mil. The review period for this document concludes on October 26, 2026, and the final version will be available via ASSIST Online. This initiative is managed by Navsea HQ under the Department of Defense.

General Info

NAVSEA seeks industry input on draft specifications for M53 Cartridge Actuated Initiators.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsea Hq

NAICS

928110 - National Security

Place of Performance

DC

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PostedSep 25

special-notice

Response DeadlineOct 23

Submission deadline

Response Deadline

10/23/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 27 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsea Hq

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsea Hq

Office AddressWASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC, 20376-5000, USA

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The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to draft specifications and standards to accommodate a variety of design solutions and processes, and to encourage a broad vendor base.

NAVSEA is preparing draft MIL-DTL-60286D, Initiator, Cartridge Actuated, M53 Assembly

Copies of this document may be requested by sending an email to CommandStandards@navy.mil with the document number in the subject line and a brief message requesting a copy of the document.

Please note that the review period ends 10/26/26. Those interested can check ASSIST Online at https://quicksearch.dla.mil/ for the final document when it has been completed.

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