F-15 Initiators

The Department of the Air Force issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (FA8213-25-R-3021) to identify potential sources for manufacturing F-15 Initiators, specifically various types of initiator cartridges. This announcement is part of market research to assess competition viability and the potential for a total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code applicable is 325920, with a size standard of 750 employees, and the government invites responses from small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned enterprises. Interested parties must provide information on their capabilities, including experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of explosive items similar to the required initiators, along with company profiles detailing employment numbers, locations, CAGE code, DUNS number, and small business status. The government does not have financial resources for second source qualifications and requires vendors to supply relevant technical data independently. Responses are due by May 14, 2025, and inquiries can be directed to a designated contact within the Air Force.

The provided government file contains six records detailing various 'CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE' initiators used by the Air Force. Each record includes specific identifiers such as ID No., NSN, DODIC, and Nomenclature, along with consistent shipping descriptions (UN Number 0276, Hazard Class 1.4, Compatibility Group C, and Shipping Label 'EXPLOSIVE 1.4'). The initiators include models like T/TF-15, External Canopy, and several time-delay versions (1.5 and 2.0 seconds) for the F-15 aircraft. Each entry also specifies Net Explosive Weight in both pounds and kilograms, and notes whether Tri-Service Coordination was performed. The consistent format across all records suggests a database or inventory listing for these explosive devices, providing critical information for their classification, handling, and transportation within the Department of Defense.

This document provides a detailed classification of an F-4 INITIATOR, identified by ID No: 11972 and NSN: 1377002380552, under the UNCLASSIFIED/FOUO designation. It specifies the item's DODIC as M720 and lists its shipping description as "CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE 1.4C EXPLOSIVE 1.4." Key details include its proper shipping name, UN number (0276), hazard class (1.4), and compatibility group (C), indicating its explosive nature. The document also provides a DOT Reference (EX) Number (EX1988050717), confirms Tri-Service Coordination, and notes the part number/drawing as 2130300-1. Furthermore, it quantifies the net explosive weight at 0.0054 lbs (0.002449 kgs) for both net and QD weight. This record is critical for logistical and safety protocols related to the handling and transportation of this explosive device within government operations.

The document details an unclassified/FOUO record for an F-15 Initiator, Instantaneous, identified by ID No. 28400 and NSN 1377014250548. This item, with DODIC M720, is classified as "CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE 1.4C" under shipping description 0276, and has a UN Number of 0276, Hazard Class 1.4, and Compatibility Group C. The Air Force is the DOD Component for this item, which is not a new item according to Tri-Service Coordination. Key technical specifications include a part number of 6124100 and a net explosive weight of 0.0059 lbs (0.002676 kgs). The document provides essential information for handling, shipping, and hazard classification of this explosive device, emphasizing its designation and safety parameters. It serves as a record for an existing military component within the federal government's inventory.