Contract opportunity

Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESAD)

Sources Sought from Department of Defense.

Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Sources: SAM.gov and Grants.gov. Snapshot govcon-directory-20261024T104923Z-2151694.

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Closing in 26 days

Notice details

Agency
Department of Defense
Sub-tier agency
DEPT OF THE ARMY
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation number
W15QKN27A9999
NAICS
332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
Product/service code
1390
Place of performance
Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey
Posted
Oct 20, 2026
Response deadline
Nov 19, 2026
Source
SAM.gov

Description

The U.S Army Contracting Command-Rock Island at Picatinny, on behalf of the Department of War (DoW) Fuze Integrated Product Team (IPT) is seeking feedback from industry on Continental United States (CONUS) sources and information regarding the existing capability to manufacture Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESAD) fuzes for munitions, as well as Ignition Safety Devices (ISDs) for rocket motors. DISCLAIMER: THIS RFI IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL, NOR AS AN OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE GOVERNMENT. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT INTEND TO AWARD A CONTRACT ON THE BASIS OF THIS RFI OR REIMBURSE ANY CONTRACTORS FOR ANY INFORMATION OR ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RESPONDING TO THIS NOTIFICATION. PARTICIPATION IN THIS EFFORT IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY AND ANY OF THE INFORMATION STATED ABOVE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO USE THE INFORMATION RECEIVED TO DEVELOP A WHITEPAPER AND INVESTMENT STRATEGY TO SUPPORT THE SCALE-UP NECESSARY TO EXPAND AND SECURE THE DOMESTIC ELECTRONIC FUZING AND IGNITION SYSTEMS INDUSTRIAL BASE. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO USE ANY NON-PROPRIETARY INFORMATION IN ANY RESULTANT SOLICITATION(S). PROPRIETARY INFORMATION SHOULD BE MARKED AS SUCH. IF A FORMAL SOLICITATION IS GENERATED AT A LATER DATE, THE GOVERNMENT WILL PUBLISH A SOLICITATION NOTICE. DESCRIPTION: The Government is specifically seeking to understand the industrial base's capacity to scale production in response to

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Frequently asked questions

When is the response deadline?

The published deadline is Nov 19, 2026. That is 26 days after the data date.

What NAICS code applies?

NAICS 332993, Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing.

Which agency issued this notice?

Department of Defense.

Where is the official notice?

The link under Official notice opens the source listing.