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MK 200 Propelling Charge
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, intends to award an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for the procurement of the Mk 200 Mod 1 Propelling Charges, which serve as the primary ammunition propellant for the Mk 45 5-inch Gun Weapon System used by the U.S. Navy Surface Fleet. This contract will be limited to vendors operating within the National Technology and Industrial Base, specifically companies based in the United States and Canada. The Mk 200 Mod 1 is an upgraded version of the previous Mod 0 charge, featuring a brass cartridge case instead of steel to enhance the availability of compatible propelling charges. This announcement serves as a Sources Sought notice supporting non-competitive acquisition under statutory authority, emphasizing that it is not an invitation for competitive proposals but a means to identify capable vendors. Interested companies are requested to provide detailed organizational and capability information, including point of contact details, business size, DUNS number, and CAGE Code, along with an overview of their delivery capacity. Responses must be submitted by June 12, 2026, to specified Navy contacts. The procurement effort focuses on securing propelling charges compatible with the Mk 45 system to support naval weapon readiness.
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Picatinny Arsenal, NJ, USASet-Aside
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Mk 200 Propelling Charge
This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-3. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD), Contracts Department, Code 02 intends to award an IDIQ contract for the purchase of the Mk 200 Mod 1 Propelling Charges on a limited source basis to vendors within the National Technology and Industrial Base (NTIB) as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 2500 and further restricted to United States (US) and Canada.
The Mk 200 Mod 0 Propelling Charge replaced the Mk 67 Mod 3 Propelling Charge as the primary round for the Mk 45 5” Gun Weapon System. The Mk 200 Mod 1 is a modification to the current Mk 200 Mod 0 Propelling Charge intended to increase the availability of propelling charges that are compatible with the Mk 45 Gun Weapon System, main gun weapon for the USN Surface Fleet . The MK 200 Mod 1 uses a cartridge case made from brass as opposed to steel like its predecessor, the Mod 0 variant, to increase the supply of cartridge cases for the propelling charges.
THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-3, Industrial mobilization; engineering, developmental, or research capability; or expert services competition will be limited to satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.
All interested sources shall provide the 1) Organization Name, 2) Address, 3) Point of Contact, 4) Phone number, 5) E-mail address, 6) Business size, 7) DUNS number, and 8) CAGE Code. In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company’s capabilities and delivery timeframe and schedule.
All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than June 12, 2026 to:
NSWC IHD – Picatinny Detachment
Alexander Polster at alexander.a.polster.civ@us.navy.mil
AND
Michael Anthony at michael.j.anthony40.civ@us.navy.mil
