Rapid Response Munitions Testing and Engineering Services Follow-On

The Navy’s NSWC Indian Head Division is seeking qualified contractors to provide comprehensive engineering services and rapid response testing support critical to the life cycle of weapons, ammunition, munitions, and energetic systems used by the warfighter. This effort focuses on characterizing, testing, and documenting the performance of these systems under demanding conditions, requiring specialized infrastructure capable of handling live ordnance, extreme sizes and weights, and underwater environments. The work is essential for ensuring the reliability, safety, and effectiveness of defense systems throughout their operational lifespan, with testing often needing to be conducted swiftly to meet urgent operational demands. The solicitation, titled Rapid Response Munitions Testing and Engineering Services Follow-On with number N0017426R1010, was posted on May 6, 2026, and responses are due by May 11, 2026. It falls under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and is administered by the Department of Defense through the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, Maryland. Primary point of contact is Kimberly S. Hall, reachable by phone or email, with Lawrence J. Connell listed as a secondary contact. The contract will support multiple Navy and Department of Defense activities, with performance likely centered at NSWC Indian Head and potentially other designated locations equipped for high-hazard testing.