CO2 Cartridge First Article Testing

Location: Maryland
Posted: Jul 9, 2026
Due: Jul 24, 2026
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 42 - Fire Fighting, Rescue, and Safety Equipment
Solicitation No: N00421-26-RFPREQ-CPM202-0CO2
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CO2 Cartridge First Article Testing
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Notice ID
N00421-26-RFPREQ-CPM202-0CO2
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Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Major Command
NAVAIR
Sub Command
NAVAIR NAWC AD
Office
NAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIV
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Jul 09, 2026 02:44 pm EDT
  • Original Response Date: Jul 24, 2026 05:00 pm EDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Aug 08, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 4220 - MARINE LIFESAVING AND DIVING EQUIPMENT
  • NAICS Code:
    • 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Patuxent River , MD 20670
    USA
Description

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary, and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.



The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, Maryland is requesting information and conducting market research to identify and determine if there are potential sources which have the capabilities to conduct First Article Testing on Carbon Dioxide Cartridges IAW MIL-PRF-25369.





As part of its market research, NAVAIR - PMA202 is issuing this Sources Sought to determine if there exist an adequate number of qualified interested contractors capable of providing the requirement. The Government may use the responses to this Sources Sought for information and planning purposes.





This Sources Sought is only for the purpose of identifying potential sources as part of NAVAIR – PMA202 market research. No Request For Quote (RFQ) exists; therefore, do not request a copy of the RFQ.





Responses to this Sources Sought are not quotes on which the NAVAIR – PMA202 can issue any contract. This Sources Sought is issued for information and planning purposes only and does not itself constitute an RFP or RFQ. The Government does not intend to award a contract vehicle based only on responses to this Sources Sought.





All information received in response to this Sources Sought marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained in their response.





Responses to the Sources Sought will not be returned. Responders are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this Sources Sought. NAVAIR – PMA202 will not pay for information received in response to this Sources Sought.





Do not submit pricing information in response to this Sources Sought.



Interested sources shall provide a response detailing their capability to conduct First Article Testing on Carbon Dioxide Cartridges IAW MIL-PRF-25369. Respondents should provide a brief description of their experience testing similar types of equipment, including any relevant past performance data (if available). Respondents should also describe their ability to rapidly respond to urgent testing requests. The Government anticipates a solicitation for these services in Fiscal Year 2026.





The Government does not possess or own data rights necessary to distribute for this effort.





Any interested parties MUST copy all parties listed below:



Chris Woehrer



Contracting Officer



christopher.m.woehrer.civ@us.navy.mil





Amy Wescott



Contract Specialist



amy.l.wescott.civ@us.navy.mil







Also, please note telephonic responses WILL NOT be accepted.


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Contracting Office Address
  • BUILDING 439 SUITE F 47110 LILJENCRANTZ ROAD UNIT 7
  • PATUXENT RIVER , MD 20670-1545
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History
  • Jul 09, 2026 02:44 pm EDTSources Sought (Original)
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