UWARS Battery Kits
ID: FA8213-25-R-3010Type: 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/f37c29b1fa9e4e32827bcd1ea4f17f5f/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 26, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 10, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from potential sources for the Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS) Battery Replacement Kit through a Sources Sought notice. This procurement aims to assess market capabilities and determine if the effort can be competitive, potentially allowing for a Small Business Set-Aside, with a focus on small businesses including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned entities. The UWARS Battery Replacement Kit is critical for operational readiness, and interested companies are required to demonstrate relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspecting, and testing similar components, along with providing a company profile. Responses are due by April 10, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to Contracting Officer Lauren Johnston at lauren.johnston.4@us.af.mil or Saprina Pearson at saprina.pearson.1@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Lauren Johnston
lauren.johnston.4@us.af.mil
Saprina Pearson
saprina.pearson.1@us.af.mil
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Sources Sought Request UWARS Battery Replacement Kit.docx
Mar 26, 2025, 9:07 PM UTC
The United States Air Force (USAF) is issuing a Sources Sought Synopsis to gather information regarding potential sources for the Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS) Battery Replacement Kit. This notice, numbered FA8213-25-R-3010, serves to conduct market research and assess whether the procurement effort can be competitive and possibly a Small Business Set-Aside. The relevant NAICS code is 325920 for Explosive Manufacturing, with a standard size of 750 employees. The Air Force is encouraging responses from small businesses including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned concerns. Interested companies must provide their experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspecting, and testing similar components over the last five years, along with a company profile detailing employee count, location, CAGE Code, and Small Business designation. Specific UWARS Battery Replacement Kit specifications are included for reference. Notably, the Air Force has limited technical data available and will not reimburse costs related to this inquiry. Responses are sought by April 10, 2025. Any questions may be directed to Contracting Officer Lauren Johnston at the provided contact details.
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