Specialty Chemical Supply for Energetics Research

This contract involves the supply of high-purity organic chemicals including propellant precursors, binders, and solvents intended for use in military energetics and weapons research and development at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD). It is structured as a subcontract with a total small business set-aside under the SBA regulations, emphasizing opportunities for small businesses to participate. The procurement aligns with NAICS code 325194, which pertains to specialized chemical manufacturing, and is managed by the Department of Defense through the Naval Air Warfare Center. The solicitation was issued on May 15, 2026, with a response deadline set for July 10, 2026. Although specific location details for the place of performance are not provided, the contract underscores the importance of providing high-quality chemical supplies crucial to advancing military energetics research. The small business set-aside highlights a commitment to fostering small business involvement in defense-related scientific and technical supply chains.