F-16 Canopy-Jettisoned Rocket Motors (CJRMs) - FMS requirements for CAD/PAD
ID: FA8213-24-R-3029Type: Presolicitation
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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cbbe61e9e0104113b57ebb0ded9084a1/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to solicit qualified vendors for the procurement of Canopy-Jettisoned Rocket Motors (CJRMs) as part of its Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements. This contract, which is not set aside for small businesses, will only be awarded to established vendors, namely Rockwell Collins, Inc. and Nammo Defense Systems, Inc., emphasizing the critical nature of these defense-related components. The anticipated award date is around September 2024, with the solicitation expected to be published by July 2024, and interested subcontractors are encouraged to reach out to the main vendors for potential opportunities. For further inquiries, interested parties may contact Shasta Selwood at shasta.selwood@us.af.mil or by phone at 801-586-1786.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Shasta Selwood
    (801) 586-1786
    shasta.selwood@us.af.mil
    Sharon Davis
    sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil
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    Synopsis Description_FD2020-24-51447.pdf
    This document serves as a pre-solicitation synopsis for the CAD/PAD program office, indicating an anticipated award date around September 2024. It is specified that the contract is not set aside for small businesses, and participation is limited to qualified vendors Rockwell Collins, Inc. and Nammo Defense Systems, Inc. The upcoming solicitation is expected to be published on the Governmentwide Point of Entry by July 2024. The procurement involves Canopy-Jettisoned Rocket Motors (CJRMs) with specific part numbers and National Stock Numbers (NSNs), detailing an estimated quantity for order and delivery schedules. Only contractors with an established qualification are eligible for the contract, and submissions from unqualified vendors will not delay the award process. Interested subcontractors are encouraged to contact the main vendors for opportunities. Overall, this notice outlines procurement requirements for specific defense-related technology, emphasizing strict qualifications and timelines while notifying potential participants about subcontracting avenues.
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