Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II Harness Release Cartridge and Drogue Gun Cartridge
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The contract solicitation FA8213-25-R-3026, issued by the Department of the Air Force at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, seeks sealed bids for the manufacturing of the Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II Harness Release Cartridge and Drogue Gun Cartridge. This procurement is a firm fixed price contract with specified pricing and quality assurance requirements, including delivery schedules and inspection procedures. Originally set with a response deadline of March 9, 2026, the solicitation has undergone multiple amendments to extend the closing date, with the most recent extension moving the deadline to June 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM MST. These extensions provide the program office additional time to finalize changes to the requirements while keeping the solicitation open and all current contractual terms and conditions intact. The solicitation is unrestricted with no set-aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS code 325920, relating to explosives manufacturing. It includes compliance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses and details invoice submission and payment withholding protocols until deliverables are approved. Amendments have also authorized expedited and partial deliveries at no extra cost. Point of contact for this solicitation includes Tyson Tharp as the primary and Shasta Selwood as the secondary contact. All related activities and contract management are conducted under the purview of the Department of Defense, ensuring thorough oversight and adherence to federal procurement regulations.
General Info
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Place of Performance
Hill Air Force Base, UT, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
Please see attachment titled FA821325R3026 A5 for a detailed breakdown of the solicitation.
This solicitation is amended as of 5 June 2026. The amendment accomplishes the following:
1. Extend the solicitation closing date. This extension provides the program office additional time to solidify forthcoming changes to the requirement and ensures the solicitation remains active while these adjustments are finalized. A subsequent amendment will be issued to incorporate the specific changes.
2. Solicitation closing date has been extended from 08 June 2026 to 08 July 2026 at 5:00 PM MST.
3. All other terms, conditions, and clauses of the original solicitation remain in full force and effect.
