F-16 Initiators

The solicitation FA8213-26-R-3017 seeks the supply and sustainment of F-16 Initiators, specifically Cartridge Actuated Devices and Propellant Actuated Devices classified as Critical Safety Items, under a Firm Fixed Price structure with no set-aside for small businesses. The NAICS code 325920 classifies this procurement under Explosives Manufacturing, and the contract is governed by strict quality standards including ISO 9001:2015, MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, and AFMC Form 158 for packaging and marking, with specialized requirements for Electrostatic Discharge sensitive components, hazardous materials, and classified items. Key deliverables include compliance with the Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL A001, A005, A006), for which payment is withheld until delivery and approval, and mandatory Item Unique Identification using Data Matrix ECC 200 barcodes containing part number, serial number, lot number, and date of manufacture. All items must be marked with SPIs such as F01-271-7161, including UN POP markings and proper shipping names per MIL-STD standards, and must adhere to Buy American Act and Trade Agreements requirements. Delivery details for each line item are specified in the updated DeliveryDetails.xlsx attachment, with inspection and acceptance occurring at origin, and receiving reports required through WAWF using designated DoDAACs such as HQ0339 and FA8213. The offer response deadline is extended to July 16, 2026, and proposals must be submitted electronically in accessible formats including Word, Excel, and Acrobat, with all graphics as embedded objects and Excel formulas retained. The evaluation process is a best value source selection where technical and risk factors are significantly more important than cost, with a mandatory pass/fail gate for Qualified Vendor status. The contractor must also comply with DFARS clauses on Critical Safety Items, Transportation by Sea, Notification of Safety Issues, and Prohibition on Contracting with Sponsors of Terrorism, along with SAM-mandated representations including ownership disclosures, Buy American certification, and cybersecurity compliance with NIST SP 800-171. The contracting office is located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with primary point of contact Tyson Tharp and secondary Lauren Johnston.