Large Penetrator Warhead Case Assembly Production

The Department of the Air Force's Air Force Material Command is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable sources for manufacturing Large Penetrator warhead cases. This is for information and planning only, not a solicitation. The Air Force seeks capabilities statements from vendors experienced in weapon manufacturing for at least five years, capable of producing warhead cases weighing 2,000 to 30,000 lbs from various steels. Interested parties must demonstrate manufacturing processes, provide references, and detail their resources. Technical drawings are available upon request with a valid DD Form 2345 by January 21, 2026. Responses, limited to 10 pages, should include company profiles, CAGE/DUNS codes, socio-economic status, partnership intentions, relevant experience, risk mitigation strategies, technology readiness levels, and estimated timelines for material procurement, manufacturing, and delivery. Submissions are due by February 10, 2026, to Steven Wagner or Christy Cross via email, with the subject line “26LGPENSTEEL.” All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.

The Air Force Materiel Command (AFLCMC/EBDK - Eglin) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the Large Penetrator Warhead Case Assembly Production. This procurement seeks to award multiple firm-fixed price/Cost-type Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for the manufacturing of warhead cases, with foreign participation explicitly disallowed. Interested parties must be registered and active in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive the Government-owned Technical Data Packages (TDPs), which will be provided with the future Request for Proposal (RFP). Draft solicitation documents (Draft SOW, Draft Section L, Draft Section M) are available upon written request with a valid DD Form 2345 to specific Air Force contacts by June 4, 2026, for review and comment. The anticipated RFP release is June 24, 2026, and all future information will be posted on SAM.gov. The NAICS code for this acquisition is 332993 with a 1,500-employee size standard.

The Air Force Materiel Command (AFLCMC/EBDK - Eglin) has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the Large Penetrator Warhead Case Assembly Production. This procurement aims to award a firm-fixed price/Cost-type multiple award Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the production of warhead cases, with manufacturing in accordance with Government-owned Technical Data Packages (TDPs). Interested parties must be registered and active in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive TDPs, which will be provided with the future Request for Proposal (RFP). The NAICS code is 332993 with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The Government anticipates awarding two or more contracts using the Department of Defense Source Selection Procedures, with the solicitation expected around June 24, 2026. Foreign participation is not authorized. Draft solicitation documents, classified as Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), Distribution F, are available upon written request via email with a valid DD Form 2345 to S. Shane Wagner (steven.wagner.13@us.af.mil) and Christy Cross (christy.cross.2@us.af.mil). Comments and questions on the draft documents are due by 2:00 P.M. CDT on June 4, 2026, and responses will be posted on SAM.gov. It is highly advised that DD Form 2345 be updated for those wishing to participate.

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