Closed Solicitation · DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

    EXPLOSIVES MANUFACTURING

    DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
    Sol. 010626Sources SoughtLivermore, CA
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    closed Jan 24, 2026
    POSTED
    Jan 6, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    325920
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Energy is seeking sources capable of producing LLM-105 explosives at scale. Interested contractors must have expertise in mixed nitration chemistry, scaling production, and waste management. All manufacturing must occur in the United States. Interested parties should submit their qualifications via email to Shawn Johnson.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    010626
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    January 6, 2026
    Response Deadline
    January 24, 2026
    NAICS Code
    325920AI guide
    Primary Contact
    Shawn Johnson
    State
    CA
    ZIP Code
    94551
    AI Product/Service
    both

    Description

    Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (hereinafter called “LLNS”) is seeking sources that have existing capabilities, or can reasonably develop capabilities, to produce LLM-105 at the scale of quantities described within the RFI.  Only contractors with expertise and experience in the following will be considered:

    1. Mixed nitration chemistry and analytical methods in the production of high explosive substances.
    2. Scaling production from small-batch or pilot-scale manufacturing to high-volume production.
    3. Experience in contamination mitigation and waste management as the result of high explosives synthesis.

    Contractors must possess the necessary contractor qualifications and must be manufactured exclusively in the United States.

    Interested contractors should submit detailed information on their qualifications and capabilities via e-mail to Shawn Johnson, at johnson486@llnl.gov.

    Key dates

    1. January 6, 2026Posted Date
    2. January 24, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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    EXPLOSIVES MANUFACTURING is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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