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SOLE SOURCE – Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charges

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N0016426DJR96Federal

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The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane, is seeking a sole-source, five-year indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity supply contract for Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charges. This procurement, identified by solicitation number N0016426DJR96, is being awarded to Ensign Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company, as they are the only source approved by the Army Qualification Authority. The contract is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) with an estimated total value of 19,250,000 dollars and an anticipated award date in fiscal year 2025. The performance of this contract will take place in Graham, Kentucky, under NAICS code 325920. Primary administrative oversight is managed by Eric Zipperle and Allyson Nicholson at the Crane, Indiana office. This action ensures the acquisition of specialized charges through a qualified provider to meet specific military requirements.

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DoD sole-source contract for Ensign Bickford providing linear shaped charges worth 19.25 million.

NAICS

325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Graham, KY, 42344, USA

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NONE

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J&A No. CR-24523 - Low Hazard Flexible Linear Shaped Charges

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane
Contacts2 people available
OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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