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B-1, C-17 and T-6 EGRESS COMPONENTS

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FD2020-27-CADPADFederal

Response Deadline07/24/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTC

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The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research through a sources-sought notice to identify industry capabilities for the engineering, manufacturing, testing, and potential repair of egress system components used on B-1, C-17, and T-6 aircraft. The notice, issued under solicitation number FD2020-27-CADPAD and posted on June 24, 2026, with a response deadline of July 24, 2026, seeks detailed information from potential suppliers regarding their experience with critical components such as dual mechanically fired initiators, cord assemblies, donor and actuator assemblies, and linear charge assemblies. Responses must include company profiles with CAGE and DUNS codes, small business status, employee count, business location, and documentation of past performance in related manufacturing and inspection activities over the prior five years. The work involves components originally developed by Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, and offerors are expected to possess access to proprietary technical data or the ability to reverse-engineer or reproduce these parts without government-owned data. The place of performance is listed as Nibley, Utah, with the contracting activity located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. This is a non-binding market research effort and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis; however, the responses will inform future procurement strategies and may lead to a formal solicitation. The NAICS code 325920 applies, indicating the focus on basic organic chemical manufacturing related to explosive components. No contract clauses, packaging requirements, inspection criteria, pricing details, or delivery terms are included, as this document is strictly for gathering industry input. Respondents are directed to submit information through the official procurement portal, and while no formal evaluation factors or award basis are defined, the government is particularly interested in firms capable of supporting sustainment of these specialized egress systems.

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U.S. Air Force seeks egress components for B-1, C-17, T-6 aircraft; market research for future procurement.

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Department Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc EbhkView Agency

NAICS

325920 - Explosives ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

NIBLEY, UT, USA

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NONE

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Sources+Sought+Synopsis+-+B1+C17+and+T6.docx

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Sources Sought Synopsis FD2020-27-CADPAD for USAF B-1, C-17, T-6 Egress Components

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PhaseSources Sought

PostedJun 24

Sources Sought

Amendment 1Jul 2

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Response DeadlineJul 24

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07/24/2026, 11:00:00 PM UTCin 20 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

Contacts1 person available

OfficeHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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Department Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

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Office AddressHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

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Sources Sought for United States Air Force B-1, C-17 and T-6 aircraft egress components.

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