Thermobaric Shoulder Launched Weapon

The contract modification involves Talley Defense Systems and the Indian Head Division collaborating to advance a penetrating thermobaric explosive (TBX) warhead designed to defeat military operations on urban terrain (MOUT) targets. This effort is focused on risk mitigation and demonstration tests for various TB explosive and warhead design concepts, refining the warhead’s effectiveness. The modification is applied to an existing firm-fixed-price contract and is being negotiated under clauses that allow for other than full and open competition, specifically under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304 (1). Key administrative details include the original contract number N00174-03-C-0002 and the involvement of the Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division, part of the Department of Defense, with the office located in Indian Head, Maryland. The solicitation was initially posted on September 10, 2003, for a thermobaric shoulder-launched weapon. Questions regarding the contract can be directed to Daisy DuBose, Contract Specialist, at the provided contact information. This modification aims to enhance the warhead’s capability through focused testing and development under the existing contractual framework.