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BLU-138/B Penetrator Warhead

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FA821326RB138Federal

Submission Closed10/09/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, specifically the Munitions Sustainment Division at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for the potential procurement of BLU-138/B 5000 lb. Advanced Penetrator Warheads. This requirement is specifically for the production of empty cases, taper rings, taper ring set screws, and CNU-754/E shipping and storage containers. Explosive fill is explicitly excluded from the scope of work. All assemblies must comply with the current Air Force Technical Data Package, which is available to qualified respondents upon request. This effort is a Sources Sought notice under NAICS code 332993 and is not a formal solicitation. The government is using this process to determine market competitiveness, assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside, and gather industry feedback on preferred Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract lengths. Interested parties must submit a capability statement of no more than 20 pages by October 9, 2026. Required submissions include confirmation of small business status, CAGE code, SAM.gov registration, details on teaming arrangements, and a summary of relevant experience from the past three years. Small business prime contractors are reminded that they must perform at least 50 percent of the work per FAR 52.219-14.

General Info

Market research for BLU-138/B warhead cases and containers, excluding explosive fill.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

NAICS

332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Hill Air Force Base, UT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

BLU-138/B Sources Sought

3 pages · sources-sought

Low

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Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

PhaseClosed

PostedAug 27

Sources Sought

Response DeadlineOct 9

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/09/2026, 09:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

Office AddressHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, USA

Contacts

Ryan Mitchell

Nick Padgett

Full Description

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: