Fundamentals of Explosives , Propellants and Combustion and Warhead Mechanics Training

2026-11-03

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Division ( NSWC IHD ) provides training for its employees and intends to award a Firm - Fixed Price ( FFP ) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures to provide the following service : Training courses that will provide employees with an in - depth understanding of the Fundamentals of Explosives , Propellants and Combustion as well as Warhead Mechanics with 1 option year . Training shall also go over the various types of explosives and their applications . Personnel will understand shock and detonation as well as explosive testing or detection . This announcement constitutes the only soliciatiion . Quotes are being requested under Request for Quotation ( RFQ ) no . N00174 - 26 - Q - 1018 . The NAICS code is611430and the business size standard is15 , 000 . 00RequirementsThe contractor shall : The contractor will provide learning materials which should consist of workbooks , handouts , and quick reference guides for each participant . 1 . The Fundamentals of Explosives training shall provide personnel with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamentals of explosives , and explore the chemistry , physics and engineering aspects of explosives . The length of the course will be three ( 3 ) consecutive days , eight ( 8 ) hours each day , with a maximum of 20 employees per class . There will be ( 1 ) iteration of the training . 2 . The Propellants and Combustion training will allow employees to gain a better understanding of combustion principles , and their role in propellants . The length of the course shall be two ( 2 ) consecutive days , eight ( 8 ) hours each day , with a maximum of 25 employees per class . There will be ( 2 ) iterations of the training ; ( 1 ) during the base year , and ( 1 ) during the one option year . 3 . The Warhead Mechanics training will provide employees with knowledge on the fundamentals of fragmentation , explosive / metal interactions , explosivity formed projectiles , and initiation to enhance performance . The length of the course will be three ( 3 ) consecutive days , eight ( 8 ) hours each day , with a maximum of 20 employees per class . There will be ( 2 ) iterations of the training ; ( 1 ) during the base year , and ( 1 ) during the one option year . EVALUATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS : The Contractor shall provide a summary of the information contained on the individual evaluation forms to the TPOC . The Contractor shall take attendance daily and provide attendance roster to the TPOC after course completion . The Contractor shall deliver participant certificates upon completion of the course that includes at a minimum : the name of each participant , course title , and the course completion date . PERFORMANCE PERIOD and FACILITY : The Contractor shall have a curriculum ready to deliver training and services within 60 days of contract award date . The period of performance shall be for one ( 1 ) year , and one ( 1 ) option year . The base year and option year shall consist of 365 days . Training courses shall be conducted on - site , held at NSWC IHD , Indian Head / Stump Neck , MD . The Government TPOC will determine appropriate building location . The Government is responsible for providing the use of a facility to accommodate the students and training instruction . Also , will provide all facilitation supplies to include projector , flip chart or dry erase board , and markers ( if required ). The facilities and equipment , including rest rooms , will be accessible to individuals with disabilities and meets all Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 requirements . The Contractor will ensure that all instructors are able to gain access to NSWC IHD locations to instruct the course . Instructors must be U . S . citizens and must be able to provide the required documentation to obtain entry ( if base access is required ). Quotes that are received for this solicitation will be evaluated on the lowest price technically acceptable . Vendors should include a valid Cage Code on the quote and vendor should have an account in WIde Area Workflow ( WAWF ) for payment purposes . Shipping - Destinatin vs OriginIn the event shipping is not inclulded in teh overal lprice , the Vendor shall include all applicable shipping cost in its quote . Quotes must be all - inclusive . If shipping is not included in the overall price , the Vendor is responsible for identifying and including all shipping costs in the quote . PCARD as a method of payment : Quotes that specify PCARD as a method of payment will not be accepted by the Government “ PCARD is not an acceptable method of payment for this requirement ” The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible vendor whose quote , conforming to the solicitation that will be most advantageous to the Government , price and other factors considered . The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible vendors on a lowest price technically acceptable ( LPTA ) basis . The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters . The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary . Evaluation Factors ( in order of importance ) 1 . Technical – Quotes must reflect the required specifications included in the RFQ . 2 . Price – Quotes must include all applicable costs . Submitted quotes are NOT TO EXCEED $ 350 , 000 . 00 ( Simplified Acquisition Threshold ).. Quote packages are due byTuesday , February 10 , 2026 @ 1 : 00PM EST . Late quotes will not be considered . Quote packages shall be sent to kim . t . hagens . civ @ us . navy . mil .

Maryland

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