CAD/PAD - Fighters IPT
ID: FA821326R3001Type: 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)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/24680ae4853d4831b26de00b19e6dba5/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources for the production of egress system components for F-15 and F-16 aircraft. The procurement focuses on items such as Canopy Actuated Release Bolts, Canopy Jettison Rocket Motors, and Canopy Removers, which are critical for the safety and operational readiness of these fighter jets. Interested suppliers must demonstrate independent access to technical data and a proven track record in manufacturing explosive components, as the U.S. Government does not own the rights to this data and no funding is available for second-source qualification. Responses are due by October 30, 2025, and interested parties should contact Shasta Selwood at shasta.selwood@us.af.mil or Sharon Davis at sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shasta Selwood
    shasta.selwood@us.af.mil
    Sharon Davis
    sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil
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    Fighter IPT FY26 Consolidated Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is seeking sources for the production of F-15 and F-16 egress system components, including Canopy Actuated Release Bolts, Canopy Jettison Rocket Motors, and Canopy Removers. This Sources Sought Synopsis, number FA8213-26-R-3001, is for market research to determine if competitive or small business set-aside acquisitions are feasible. The NAICS code is 325920 with a 750 employee size standard. Interested parties must demonstrate independent access to technical data, as the U.S. Government does not own the rights, and preference will be given to suppliers with a proven record in manufacturing explosive components, as no funds are available for second-source qualification. Responses, due by October 30, 2025, should detail relevant experience, certifications for energetic materials, available testing facilities, company profile, and small business status.
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