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Pressed Explosives Lathe Upgrade

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N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0104Federal

Submission Closed10/01/2026, 10:00:00 AM EDT

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) is conducting a sources sought market survey for the design, manufacture, and installation of an explosion-proof Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Y-Axis lathe. This equipment will be used to shape explosive chargers from energetic materials and must meet stringent safety and hazardous location standards, specifically NEC Class I, Division 1, Group D and Class II, Division 1, Groups E, F, and G. The system requires NEMA 7, 9, and 4X rated electrical equipment, must be Factory Mutual or Underwriters Laboratory approved, and must be operable via both local and remote control stations. Key deliverables include the lathe system and controls, process and instrumentation drawings, bills of materials, and comprehensive operation and maintenance manuals. The contractor is responsible for the full lifecycle from fabrication and laser verification of positioning accuracy to final installation and leveling at the Indian Head, Maryland facility. Additionally, the contractor must provide a minimum of three days of onsite training for eight government personnel, including a Haas Lathe Programming Training Course. All documentation must comply with MIL-STD-1916 and ASME Y14.100/Y14.5 standards. Interested businesses must submit a capabilities statement of no more than 10 pages by 10:00 AM on October 1, 2026. Submissions must detail experience with similar projects over the last three years and include essential company data such as the CAGE code, DUNS number, and taxpayer identification. For small businesses, the statement must demonstrate the ability to perform at least 50 percent of the work. All personnel accessing the NSWC IHD site must be U.S. citizens.

General Info

NSWC IHD seeks a contractor for an explosion-proof CNC Y-Axis lathe installation.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division

NAICS

333515 - Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Indian Head, MD, 20640, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

16 pages · sow

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PhaseClosed

PostedSep 22

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 1

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/01/2026, 10:00:00 AM EDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division

Contacts1 person available

OfficeINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Indian Head Division

Office AddressINDIAN HEAD, MD, 20640-1533, USA

Contacts

Marji Gray

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Full Description

Pressed Explosive Lathe Upgrade – Source Sought

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis 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 because of this market survey.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) has a requirement to procure a pressed explosive lathe machine. This Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Pressed Explosive Lathe Machine will be used for shaping explosive chargers from energetic materials. The nature of energetic material requires special physical enclosures, such as National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 7, NEMA 9 and NEMA 4X rated electrical equipment, two separate control stations (local and remote) and safety alarming applications incorporated into the machine/control stations.

is in support of NSWC IHD for the Pressed Explosive Lathe Upgrade. In performance of these tasks, the Contractor shall have thorough knowledge and understanding in the following areas:

The explosion-proof CNC lathe will include the following tasks:

Process and Instrumentation Drawings of the lathe system and controls
Drawings of the lathe system and control parts
Bill of Materials of the lathe system and control parts
Manual for operation and maintenance of the lathe and auxiliary parts
Explosion proof and intrinsically safe lathe capable of holding Class 1 Division 1 Group D explosives with both local and remote control
Training for operation of and maintenance of the lathe

Installation of Equipment:

Y-Axis CNC Lathe with 27.5" x 28" max c

Training with Equipment:

Haas Lathe Programming Training Course

Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement for required tasking.

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization support and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the work.

All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.

All responding sources must email their responses no later than 10a 1, October, 2026.