BLU-138/B Fuze System
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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate is conducting market research via a sources sought notice to identify qualified contractors for the procurement of the BLU-138/B Fuze System. This system is critical for the 5,000-pound class conventional penetrating weapon used to defeat very hard and deeply buried targets. The scope of work includes the production of the MLU-68 Forward Assembly Initiator Unit, FSU-32/B Electronic Safe and Arm Module, FZU-60/B Bomb Fuze Initiator, high-reliability interconnect system cabling, and M548 ammo cans with custom damping inserts. The government is specifically seeking feedback on the feasibility of a small business set-aside under NAICS 332993 and is considering an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract structure. Potential providers must demonstrate the ability to independently generate a Technical Data Package and ensure all hardware is qualified according to MIL-STD-1316 for fuze design safety and MIL-STD-331 for environmental and performance tests. Additionally, contractors must maintain ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality assurance certifications and implement proactive dimenishing manufacturing sources and material shortages (DMSMS) management for critical electronic components. Interested parties must submit a capability statement by October 15, 2026, detailing their socioeconomic status, relevant experience within the last three years, and any foreign ownership or involvement. Small business prime contractors are reminded that they must perform at least 50 percent of the work in accordance with FAR 52.219-14.
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Place of Performance
Hill Air Force Base, UT, 84056, USASet-Aside
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PURPOSE
The U.S. Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for a potential BLU-138 Fuze System procurement. This effort will determine market competitiveness and assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing. This notice seeks industry feedback on capabilities, small business status, and preferred Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract lengths. Responses will validate acquisition strategy decisions.
This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract. The Government encourages responses from all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned.
Interested parties should provide:
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993
- Description of anticipated teaming arrangements, specifying roles of the prime and partners.
- Summary of relevant experience delivering similar services to government or commercial customers within the past three years.
DESCRIPTION
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate, Munitions Sustainment Division, GBU Components Branch (EBHC), Hill AFB, Utah seeks potential contractors with the technical expertise to produce:
- MLU-68: Forward Assembly Initiator Unit
- FSU-32/B: Electronic Safe and Arm Module
- FZU-60/B: Bomb Fuze Initiator.
- Interconnect System Cabling: High-reliability internal weapon routing, umbilical assemblies, data lines, and power distribution harnesses.
- M548 Ammo Cans with associated insert material for shipping and storage
The fuzing system is utilized within the BLU-138/B penetrator warhead. The MLU-68 FWD assembly is embedded in the 5,000-pound class conventional penetrating weapon with the fuze power generator, initiator, and arming and sensing module providing operational power and arming logic to the weapon. The complete weapon system fulfills the operational requirement for defeat of specific very hard and deeply buried targets (HDBT).
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