.25, 1.15, 4.0 Sec. Cutters
ID: FA8213-25-R-3009Type: Sources Sought
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)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/84f22d2a5b8d414b9f1fa1032ef94d42/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 8, 2025, 11:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking suppliers for the acquisition of various egress components, including the Reefing Line Cutter Assembly, Survival Kit Locking Cord Cutter Assembly, and Drogue Chute Cutter Assembly, as part of a Sources Sought notice. This procurement aims to conduct market research to identify potential suppliers and assess the feasibility of a competitive small business set-aside, emphasizing the importance of these components for aviation safety. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their small business status, relevant experience from the past three years, and a company profile by the designated deadline, with all submissions being at no cost to the government. For further inquiries, interested vendors can contact Abbigail Clawson at abbigail.clawson@us.af.mil or Roger Mott at roger.mott@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Abbigail Clawson
abbigail.clawson@us.af.mil
Roger Mott
(801) 558-3802
roger.mott@us.af.mil
Files
Title
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Cutters - SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS - FY2025.docx
Mar 25, 2025, 5:05 PM UTC
The document outlines a Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Department of the Air Force for the acquisition of Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II components, specifically focusing on the Reefing Line Cutter Assembly, Survival Kit Locking Cord Cutter Assembly, and Drogue Chute Cutter Assembly. This notice aims to conduct market research to identify potential suppliers, optimize acquisition strategies, and assess the feasibility of a competitive small business set-aside. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their small business status and relevant experience from the past three years, along with a company profile that includes essential identifiers. The National Stock Numbers for each assembly are provided. Importantly, responses must be submitted by the designated deadline, and the government will not incur costs for information submissions. The synopsis underscores the need for eligible contractors with experience in egress components and highlights Roberts Research Laboratories' capability related to the specified items. Overall, the synopsis serves to gauge industry interest and capacity for supplying critical aviation safety components.
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