Sources Sought Synopsis – ICBM MMIII Demilitarization
ID: FA8214DEMILType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8214 AFNWC PZBBHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5837, USA

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Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

PSC

GUIDED MISSILE AND SPACE VEHICLE EXPLOSIVE PROPULSION UNITS, SOLID FUEL; AND COMPONENTS (1337)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a53f88d6b8194b298c9c340a95747887/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking letters of interest from qualified firms for a Sources Sought Synopsis related to the demilitarization of ICBM MMIII boosters. The primary objective is to support the breakdown of fully built MMIII boosters and the washout of Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) components, which includes all stages of the MMIII Weapon System. This work is critical for ensuring compliance with environmental standards and the safe handling of hazardous materials involved in the demilitarization process. Interested firms must submit their responses, including a narrative addressing specific questions about their capabilities and past performance, to the primary contacts, Harry Fishleigh and Joseph Merriam, via email by December 31, 2024, at 12:00 hours Mountain Standard Time.

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