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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Aug 09, 2024 11:29 am MDT
  • Original Response Date: Aug 26, 2024 03:00 pm MDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 10, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 1377 - CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    USA

Description

This notice is not a solicitation, but rather a pre-solicitation synopsis in support of the F-16 Aircraft. The estimated
award date is approximately October 2024. The requirement is NOT set-aside for small businesses. This action is
restricted to the following qualified vendors: Pacific Scientific Energetic Material Company (CA), CAGE: 54181;
Rockwell Collins, Inc. 17610. The proposed solicitation is anticipated to be made available
through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) < https://www.sam.gov >, on approximately August 26, 2024. It
is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement contact the firms listed. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement,
proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Qualification package required for those
contractors who are not already qualified (See FAR 52.209-1). Unless determined to be in the Government’s interest,
award of this anticipated contract shall not be delayed to permit an offeror to submit evidence of qualification.

NSN: 1377-01-085-5974ES P/N 2652100-2 Cage: 17610
Alternate NSN: 1377-01-461-9131ES P/N: 2-502300-1 Cage: 54181
Noun: Canopy Actuated Release Bolt (CARB) DODIC: SP87
TLI: 1 IMQ: X CC: LA AUTH: BA.CAG.005
Description: ACFT EJECTION SYS (LIFE SUPPORT) BALLISTIC
DEVICE. PREDOINANT MATL HIGH STRENGTH STEEL WITH
EXPLOSIVE CHARGE OF .0018 LBS. LENGTH 3.15 IN DIAMETER 1.25
IN AND IS BALLISTIC INITIATED.

Estimated USAF QTY: 271

Estimated NAVY QTY: 25

Estimated FMS QTY: 745

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • CP 801 777 4162 6072 FIR AVE BLDG 1233
  • HILL AFB , UT 84056-5820
  • USA

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