Supply Department Indian Head Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, 101 Strauss Ave, Indian Head, MD 20640-5035

13 -- MK 22 MOD 4 ROCKET MOTOR HEAD CAPS AND NOZZLES SOL N00174 DUE 111097 POC Michael L. Burch, 1141B, (301) 743-6662 or fax (301) 743-6546 This sources sought does not constitute the solicitation of proposal. Authority to enter into negotiations to award a contract for the contemplated effort has not been received and funds are not currently available. Indian Head Division anticipates award of two separate contracts to purchase approximately 4,500 MK 22 MOD 4 Rocket Motor head caps and 9,000 nozzles with an option of an additional 2,000 head caps and 4,000 nozzles. The hardware will be required at Indian Head 12 months after date of contract. First article testing will be required, unless waived. Best Value Analysis is anticipated based on 1) acceptability 2) capability and 3) price. Note: Oral presentation may be required. Indian Head is buying machined MK22 head caps. This part is 23 pounds after machining from a 17-4PH stainless steel, investment casting. Significant metallurgical requirements and 100% x-ray and magnetic particle inspection are imposed. Historical problems with porosity have resulted in significant rejection rates withsome vendors. These problems can be attributed to the complex geometry and size of the head cap. Interested sources may contact Michael L. Burch, 1141B, @ (301) 743-6662 or fax, (301) 743-6546. (0281)

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