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Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESAD)

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE ARMY · Sources Sought · W15QKN27A9999

posted 19 October 2026 · closes 19 November 2026 · NAICS 332993 · PSC 1390

Summary

The U.S. Army Contracting Command‑Rock Island is seeking industry input on existing capabilities to manufacture Electronic Safe and Arm Devices (ESAD) fuzes and Ignition Safety Devices (ISDs) for munitions and rocket motors. The request aims to assess the domestic industrial base’s ability to scale production for high‑rate defense needs such as weaponized unmanned aircraft systems, launched effects, and counter‑UAS technologies.

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