REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – Timed Firing Device (TFD)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is seeking companies with the capabilities and facilities to produce and test the Timed Firing Device (TFD), a precision electronic timed firing device for use in initiating a wide range of explosives. The TFD is small, lightweight, and can be quickly and easily adapted to a wide range of standard and improvised demolition charge configurations. The Government is seeking companies that can handle and store explosives for testing purposes and have the ability to perform at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing, excluding the costs of materials. • The TFD design is owned by the United States Government and a build-to-print package containing mechanical and electrical definition will be provided to the manufacturer for the IDIQ contract. • The TFD device as manufactured is an inert device with no energetics included directly in the shipping configuration. • Firmware for the TFD and companion app information will be provided to the vendor as Government Furnished Property as part of the IDIQ contract. • The current TFD designer is willing to assist in knowledge transfer and transfer of processes. • Responses from Small and Small Disadvantaged Businesses are strongly encouraged.