Re-Manufacture for F-16 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor
ID: FA8213-25-R-3029Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8213 AFLCMC EBHKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

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https://sam.gov/opp/c84eb54eebed45b7ab2d9924a2be2e5e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the United States Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential vendors for the re-manufacturing of F-16 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motors (CJRM). The procurement aims to assess the feasibility for competitive bidding or a total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 325920 for Explosives Manufacturing, focusing on two specific part numbers with a total quantity of 200 units. These rocket motors are critical components for the F-16 aircraft, and the USAF emphasizes the importance of prior experience with similar items and the limited availability of technical data. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant experience by January 24, 2025, with inquiries directed to Brian Goodrich or Shasta Selwood via their provided email addresses.

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    Brian Goodrich
    brian.goodrich.2@us.af.mil
    Shasta Selwood
    shasta.selwood@us.af.mil
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    The United States Air Force (USAF) is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential vendors for the re-manufacturing of F-16 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motors (CJRM). This market research aims to determine if responsible sources exist and assess the feasibility for competitive bidding or a total Small Business Set-Aside under the NAICS Code 325920 for Explosive Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested parties, including small businesses, are encouraged to submit their capabilities, relevant experience, and company information by January 24, 2025. The notice specifies no proposals will be accepted at this stage and does not guarantee contract awards. The synopsis details two specific Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor part numbers and invites participants to describe their engineering, manufacturing, and testing capabilities. The USAF highlights limited technical data availability and that prior experience with similar items within the last five years will be beneficial. The points of contact for inquiries are listed for further clarification.
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