SS67, MK 109 Mod 1 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor (CJRM)

The solicitation N0010426RK065 seeks the procurement of the SS67 MK 109 Mod 1 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor (CJRM), a solid propellant rocket motor used for emergency ejection of aircrew from F-18 aircraft. This is a competitive procurement requiring first article testing and includes stringent safety and handling protocols due to the explosive nature of the item, with specific requirements for net explosive weight and classification outlined in the solicitation. All items must comply with MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073, MIL-STD-130, and CFR 49 §§171–178 for packaging, marking, and hazardous material transportation, including the use of Performance Oriented Packaging within its recertification period. Traceable seals are mandatory for security and integrity, and both human readable and machine readable markings must adhere to strict specifications including PDF417 or Data Matrix ECC 200 barcodes, with UID marking required per MIL-STD-130. The contract requires delivery of production units, first article samples, and lot acceptance samples with inspection performed at the contractor’s facility and acceptance by the Government at specified destinations, including NSWC Indian Head, Blue Water Shipping US Inc, and Kuwait Ministry of Defense. The contracting office is located in Mechanicsburg, PA, with Stacey L. Romberger as the primary point of contact and Alicia Wargo as secondary. All invoices and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via WAWF, and the contractor must comply with FAR and DFARS clauses addressing gratuities, contingent fees, anti-kickback measures, cybersecurity, CMMC compliance, and prohibition of covered telecommunications equipment. The contractor must self-certify its small business status under NAICS 325920 with a 750-employee size standard and provide a valid UEI and CAGE code through SAM.gov. Security clearances, safety compliance with DoD Manual 4145.26, and immediate reporting of mishaps are required, and the contractor is fully responsible for performance regardless of government oversight. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM local time on May 5, 2026, to the designated email and must be formatted in Word, Excel, or PDF, with no submissions exceeding 10MB per email. While the contract is structured as a firm fixed price arrangement, no unit or total