F-15 SMDC Cord Set

The Department of the Air Force, through the AFLCMC EBHK office at Hill Air Force Base, intends to award a sole source contract to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials for the procurement of F-15 explosive cord sets. These critical safety items, specifically Shielded Mild Detonating Cord (SMDC) used in F-15 B, D, and E aircraft ejection system ballistic devices, are designed to transmit detonations. The solicitation, numbered FA8213-26-R-3061, has an estimated total value of 3.6 million dollars and includes requirements for multiple line items of explosive cord sets under NSNs 1377-01-333-9317ES and 1377-01-069-7777ES. The contractor must adhere to rigorous quality and technical standards, including ISO 9001:2015 certification and specific CAD/PAD item marking instructions version 1.6. Packaging and preservation must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and ISPM 15 for international wood packaging. Key deliverables include the physical cord sets and essential data submissions, such as Ammunition Data Cards via the WARP system, with payments withheld until specific CDRLs are approved. Additionally, the contract mandates compliance with CMMC cybersecurity requirements, the Buy American Act, and strict hazardous material shipping regulations. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the point of origin, with invoicing processed through Wide Area WorkFlow.