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F-35 Fire Cartridge
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Solicitation FA8213-26-R-3029 is a Department of the Air Force requirement for the manufacture and delivery of Fire Bottle Cartridges (NSN 1377-01-661-0137, Part No. 475031) for the F-35 aircraft. These safety-critical components feature a stainless steel body and pins containing 1.4C explosive, designed to release an extinguishing agent upon receiving an electrical current. The procurement is structured as an IDIQ contract with a total estimated maximum quantity of 25,000 units, with specific line items ranging from 250 to 5,000 units. Due to the manufacturing complexity and mission risk, pre-award qualification is mandatory, and only fully qualified sources may receive the award. The contractor must adhere to stringent quality, packaging, and marking standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and specific CAD/PAD Item Marking Instructions for unique identification. Key deliverables include Ammunition Data Cards, Engineering Change Proposals, and advanced Reports of Shipment. All energetic materials must be fully traceable via original manufacturer documentation. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin, and payment requests must be submitted through Wide Area Workflow. Additionally, the contractor is required to host a post-award meeting within 30 calendar days of award and maintain compliance with DFARS cybersecurity and CMMC requirements.
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