BLU-138/B Penetrator Warhead
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The U.S. Government is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the procurement of BLU-138/B 5000 lb. Advanced Penetrator Warhead empty cases, along with associated shipping containers, taper rings, and set screws. Managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill AFB, Utah, this effort aims to assess market competitiveness and determine if a Small Business Set-Aside is feasible under NAICS code 332993. The requirement focuses on the production of the warhead assemblies according to the current Technical Data Package, specifically excluding explosive fill. Interested parties must provide their small business status, details on teaming arrangements, and a summary of relevant experience from the past three years. This is a sources-sought notice and not a formal solicitation, meaning it does not guarantee a future contract. Qualified respondents may request technical specifications via DoD SAFE by providing their company details and SAM.gov registration. Responses are due by October 9, 2026.
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Hill Air Force Base, UT, 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/B 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:
- BLU-138/B 5000 lb. Advanced Penetrator Warhead (EMPTY CASE)
- CNU-754/E Shipping and Storage Container
- Taper Ring
- Taper Ring Set Screws
Explosive fill is not part of this requirement. The BLU-138/B penetrator warhead is a 5000-pound class conventional penetrating weapon that fulfills the need for a capability to defeat specific very hard and deeply buried targets.
Warhead assemblies must comply with the current Air Force BLU-138/B Technical Data Package (TDP). TDPs and specifications can be requested and will be provided via DoD SAFE to qualified respondents upon written request. Requests must include:
- Company name, mailing address, email, POC, phone number
- Current CAGE code and SAM.gov registration
No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. Submission is voluntary and does not guarantee award. All responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the points of contact below.
USG Points of Contact:
- Primary: Ryan Mitchell (ryan.mitchell.21@us.af.mil)
- Alternate: Nicholas Padgett (nicholas.padgett.2@us.af.mil)
Any additional information will be posted on SAM.gov.
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