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How to bid on Monopropellant Production Materials for the DEPT of the Navy
What the Navy is buying and why it matters
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is looking for U.S.-made chemicals essential for producing monopropellant. These materials directly support energetics manufacturing.
Specifically, the Navy needs 2-nitrodiphenylamine, propylene glycol, PGDN mixed acid, soda ash, and synthetic spent acid. This is a significant opportunity for chemical suppliers, as the Navy expects to award separate firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery contracts for each chemical.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
Responses to this sources sought notice are due by September 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM ET. This is not a request for competitive proposals yet; it is a preliminary step to identify potential suppliers.
The formal Request for Proposals (RFP) is anticipated to be released in the first quarter of fiscal year 2027. Contract awards are expected in the third quarter of fiscal year 2027.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is a 100% total small business set-aside. It is ideal for U.S.-based manufacturers and suppliers of industrial chemicals, particularly those with experience meeting Department of Defense specifications for chemical purity and composition.
Firms with NAICS Code 325199 (All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing) and PSC Code 6810 (Chemicals) are well-suited for this requirement.
How to respond to this notice
To respond, you must email your submission to [email protected] by the deadline. Your response should include a company brochure or list of capabilities, product literature, your organization's name and address, a point of contact with phone, fax, and email, your business size, taxpayer identification number, UEI number, and CAGE Code.
If you have large files, compress them using Zip and rename them with a .zip file extension before emailing. Remember, this is a sources sought notice, not the final bid request.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure all requested company information is accurate and up-to-date, especially your SAM registration details, as failure to register makes you ineligible for Department of War contracts. Clearly demonstrate your capability to meet the specified technical and chemical requirements for each material.
Highlight your domestic manufacturing capabilities, as the Navy specifically requires U.S.-made materials. Even for a sources sought notice, a clear and concise response that directly addresses all requested information will make a positive impression.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
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