Sources Sought Synopsis for CR & CRC
ID: FA8213-25-R-3004Type: Sources Sought
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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/9839ccb839354943921f110ce6a4a97d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the F-15 Canopy Remover Cartridge and related items. This opportunity aims to gather information for market research purposes, focusing on the capabilities of vendors in engineering, manufacturing, and testing explosive items similar to the F-15 cartridges, with an emphasis on exploring the possibility of a Small Business Set-Aside for eligible firms. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their company profiles and relevant experience by April 11, 2025, as the government seeks to evaluate the competitiveness of this procurement. For further inquiries, interested vendors may contact Sharon Davis at sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil or Shasta Selwood at shasta.selwood@us.af.mil.

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    Sharon Davis
    sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil
    Shasta Selwood
    shasta.selwood@us.af.mil
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    Sources Sought Synopsis F-15 CR CRC.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis regarding potential sources for the F-15 Canopy Remover Cartridge (NSN: 1377-01-202-9195ES) and related items. This document serves primarily for market research purposes to identify whether responsible vendors exist. The aim is to evaluate the competitiveness of this procurement opportunity and explore the possibility of a Small Business Set-Aside, particularly focusing on small businesses such as 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned firms. Interested parties are requested to provide relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, and testing explosive items similar to F-15 cartridges, along with company profiles detailing employee numbers, office locations, and business status. The Government clarifies that it has limited technical data available and no funds for second source qualification efforts. Responses are due by April 11, 2025. For inquiries, contact Sharon Davis via phone or email. This notice is intended solely for gauging interest and does not constitute a solicitation.
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