F-16 Aircraft Emergency Canopy Release Line (ECRL)
ID: FA821324R3000Type: 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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d04caa183c6a43bf8719f7c9c3161dce/view
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    Description

    The U.S. Air Force is seeking potential suppliers for the F-16 Aircraft Emergency Canopy Release Line (ECRL), a critical component in the event of an emergency. The goal is to identify small businesses with the capacity to manufacture and engineer these specialized components, especially those owned by minorities and located in hub zones. For planning and market research purposes, the Air Force aims to assess the viability of future procurement processes and encourage responses from companies with experience in manufacturing and testing similar canopy remover rockets. No funding is currently available, with responses due by 3:00 pm MDT on September 9, 2024, for consideration.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jaide Sarchenko
    (801) 586-2526
    jaide.sarchenko@us.af.mil
    Darin Barnes
    darin.barnes@us.af.mil
    Files
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    ADC_SOW.docx
    Air_Spec.pdf
    CADPAD_Item_Marking_Instruction.pdf
    CDRLs.pdf
    EDL_1336011249369.pdf
    EDL_1336015269868.pdf
    ES7034.pdf
    F-16 ECRL Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf
    The government is seeking information from potential suppliers about their ability to manufacture and engineer F-16 Aircraft Emergency Canopy Release Lines (ECRL). This is a planning and market research phase to determine the viability of a future procurement process for these specialized components. The focus is on identifying capable small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, and those located in hub zones, to potentially fulfill the government's requirements. Companies with relevant experience in manufacturing and testing similar canopy remover rockets are encouraged to respond, providing an overview of their capabilities, team structures, and risk mitigation strategies. Responses are requested by 3:00 pm MDT on September 9, 2024. This is not a solicitation; no funding is currently available, and responses are for planning purposes only.
    FA821324R3000.pdf
    Item_Description_1336011249369.pdf
    Item_Description_1336015269868.pdf
    JQRS.pdf
    REPSHIP.docx
    SOW_Packaging.pdf
    SPI_011249369.pdf
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