Refurbishment of Fuze Cases

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED.

In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for:

1)           To refurbish 125 Fuze Cases – 1 Job

To Kaman Precision, 217 Smith Street, Middletown, CT 06457 as the only source. Kaman Precision, as they are the current Fuze manufacturer that maintains our cases and they have the equipment, knowledge and expertise to weld the special aluminum for this effort, which must be done under a vacuum with equipment able to handle energetics.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 4/13/2026 at 4:00 PM PST.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000173 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule.  Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email:  Donell Sims at Donell.e.duenassims.civ@us.navy.mil.

All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program:  https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.

A Cyber Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2 (CUI Self-Assessment) is anticipated for this requirement. If you disagree with the anticipated CMMC Level 2 Self-Assessment, please provide a rationale, and the recommended CMMC Level.