Harness Release Carts and Gyro Spin Up Gas Generators
ID: FD20202350059_60Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8213 AFLCMC EBHKHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)
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    Presolicitation notice from the DEPT OF DEFENSE, DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE is seeking Harness Release Carts and Gyro Spin Up Gas Generators. These items are typically used for aircraft ejection systems (life support) as ballistic devices. The Harness Release Carts are aluminum cases covering electric squib and explosive material with an explosive charge of 0.0004 lbs, measuring 1.25" in length, 0.75" in width, and 0.62" in height. The Gyro Spin Up Gas Generators are aluminum cases covering electric squib and explosive material with an explosive charge of 0.0111 lbs, measuring 1.5" in length, 1.43" in width, and 1.25" in height. The estimated award date for this procurement is December 2023. The solicitation will be made available through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) on October 23, 2023. Interested vendors should contact Rockwell Collins Inc. and Chemring Energetic Devices, Inc. for subcontracting opportunities. The estimated quantities for the Harness Release Carts are 184 for the USAF, 1056 for FMS, and 43 for the Navy. The estimated quantities for the Gyro Spin Up Gas Generators are 293 for the USAF, 1383 for FMS, and 31 for the Navy.

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