Pressed Explosives Lathe Upgrade
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) in Indian Head, Maryland, is conducting a Sources Sought market survey for a pressed explosive lathe upgrade; this is not an RFP and will not result in an award. The requirement is to procure a CNC pressed explosive lathe for shaping explosive charges from energetic materials, with explosion-proof/intrinsically safe design. It must support Class 1 Division 1 Group D explosives and include NEMA 7, NEMA 9, and NEMA 4X-rated electrical equipment, separate local and remote control stations, and safety alarming. Contractor tasks include process and instrumentation drawings, system and control drawings, bill of materials, operation/maintenance manuals, training, and installation of a Y-Axis CNC lathe with 27.5" x 28" max capacity plus Haas lathe programming training. Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement (max 10 pages, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating similar-size/scope experience within the last 3 years, including contract details and prime/subcontractor role; small businesses must address ability to perform at least 50% of the work.