Pressed Explosives Lathe Upgrade

Pressed Explosive Lathe Upgrade – Source Sought This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made because of this market survey. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) has a requirement to procure a pressed explosive lathe machine. This Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Pressed Explosive Lathe Machine will be used for shaping explosive chargers from energetic materials. The nature of energetic material requires special physical enclosures, such as National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 7, NEMA 9 and NEMA 4X rated electrical equipment, two separate control stations (local and remote) and safety alarming applications incorporated into the machine/control stations. is in support of NSWC IHD for the Pressed Explosive Lathe Upgrade. In performance of these tasks, the Contractor shall have thorough knowledge and understanding in the following areas: The explosion-proof CNC lathe will include the following tasks: Process and Instrumentation Drawings of the lathe system and controls Drawings of the lathe system and control parts Bill of Materials of the lathe system and control parts Manual for operation and maintenance of the lathe and auxiliary parts Explosion proof and intrinsically safe lathe capable of holding Class 1 Division 1 Group D explosives with both local and remote control Training for operation of and maintenance of the lathe Installation of Equipment: Y-Axis CNC Lathe with 27.5" x 28" max c Training with Equipment: Haas Lathe Programming Training Course Please see the attached draft Performance Work Statement for required tasking. It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization support and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company’s ability to perform at least 50% of the work. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. All responding sources must email their responses no later than 10a 1, October, 2026. NSWC IHD Attn: Marjorie Gray 4081 N. Jackson Road, Bldg. 841 Indian Head, Maryland 20640-5035 [email protected]