The US Navy is seeking sources for engineering support for product improvement, system engineering, process engineering, system safety, in-service engineering, program management, analytical, and organizational assessment for next-generation CADs/PADs. The contractor shall provide comprehensive engineering support to the Joint Program Office personnel in all program phases. The scope of work includes product improvement, system engineering and process engineering, system safety support, in-service engineering support, program management, analytical and organizational assessment support.
• The contractor should have extensive expertise in the chemistry, physics, ballistics, mechanical design, manufacture, and analysis of energetic devices, materials, and systems.
• The contractor should possess in-depth knowledge of the CAD/PAD industrial base, relevant government/commercial standards, and safe handling/fabrication of energetic materials and components.
• The contractor should have an extensive working knowledge of both innovative and standard energetic materials, fielded cartridge/CAD/PAD/AEPS designs, and experience investigating failure modes at all system levels.
• The contractor should be able to assist technical personnel at NSWC IHDIV, Hill AFB, NAS PAX, and selected commercial facilities.