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M3A2 Initiator Cartridge

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FA821326R3050Federal

Submission Closed07/15/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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DUAL AXIS FOG GYROThe Dual Axis FOG Gyro is a critical application item under contract SPE7L4-26-T-5836, procured by the Department of Defense through the Defense Logistics Agency for use in combat vehicle and armament systems. The item, identified by NSN 1005-01-566-1917 and part number 1533.0001.501 or 1940018286, is sourced from approved suppliers including BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP, Ofer Motor Co. Ltd, Tamam Division-Israel, and Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. It requires full compliance with MIL-STD-130 for Item Unique Identification and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with packaging governed by MIL-STD-2073-1E, including specific preservation, wrapping, and containment methods. The contract mandates strict adherence to DLA packaging requirements, palletization standards, and the removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies. Delivery is set for 165 days after award, FOB origin, with final delivery addressed to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The requirement is for ten units at a unit price of $10, with zero variance allowed in quantity, and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. The item is subject to technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List, and all provisions for simplified acquisition control are governed by the revision in effect on the award date. The contract also includes transportation directives and a required ship date of January 19, 2027, with an original delivery deadline of May 13, 2028.

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MAGAZINE, CARTRIDGEThis contract specifies the procurement of 50 magazine cartridges with part number MAG291-MCT manufactured by MAGPUL INDUSTRIES CORP, under the NSN 1005-01-717-7475 and solicitation number SPE7L7-26-T-4453. The item is classified as a defense article under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Arms Export Control Act, requiring all manufacturers and exporters to be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; failure to provide registration documentation will disqualify any offer. The contract incorporates all applicable technical and quality requirements from the DLA Master List, which override other standards such as ASTM D3951, and mandates packaging in compliance with MIL-STD-129 and DLA packaging guidelines. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained by the contractor in accordance with DLAD Procurement Note C03, though unit identification is not required per the service customer’s request. Delivery is FOB origin within 20 days of contract award, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination. Shipment must be made by the fastest traceable means and cannot use parcel post, with destination details provided for both parcel and vessel delivery. The unit of issue is each, with no variance allowed in quantity, and the contract includes specific transportation and logistics directives referenced in DLAD Procurement Notes C19 and C20.

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CARTRIDGE, ELECTRICAThe contract is for the procurement of 86 cartridges, electrical, identified by NSN 1095-01-533-1733 under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-878X, issued by the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain. Delivery is required within 122 days to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, with FOB destination terms and no variance allowed in quantity. The item must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E packaging standards, MIL-STD-129 marking requirements, and DLA Packaging Requirements, including palletization and special handling for hazardous materials. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained by the contractor per DLA Directive Procurement Note C03, and all government identification must be removed from non-accepted supplies. The contractor must also adhere to cybersecurity requirements for CMMC Level 2 self-assessment and comply with covered defense information protocols. The item is subject to demilitarization rules for Category I munitions and must be shipped within the specified timeframe with the original delivery date of October 14, 2026, and a needed ship date of December 7, 2026. Primary point of contact is Deborah Ferrin, with the solicitation response deadline set for August 6, 2026.

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FAIRLEAD, BLOCKThe contract pertains to the procurement of five Fairlead, Block items identified by NSN 5342-01-369-3232 under solicitation SPE4A7-26-Q-0876, with a delivery deadline of 222 days after contract award. The requirement is subject to stringent cybersecurity and quality mandates, including CMMC Level 2 certification for the vendor as a third-party assessment organization, along with tailored higher-level quality standards applicable to both manufacturers and non-manufacturers. All technical and quality specifications referenced under R or I numbers are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, with the applicable revision determined by the solicitation issue or award date depending on acquisition size. The item involves technical data controlled under ITAR or EAR, prohibiting unauthorized export or disclosure to foreign persons regardless of location, and mandates compliance with DFARS 252.225-7048. Access to controlled technical data is restricted to contractors holding approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program status, having completed mandatory DLA training and questionnaire, and receiving explicit authorization. Packaging must adhere to DLA standards, government identifiers must be removed from non-accepted supplies, and physical item marking is required. The point of contact is Brandon Smith of the Department of Defense’s ASC Supplier Oper AE and AF Division, with responses due by July 31, 2026.

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SPRING LATCHThe contract pertains to the procurement of a single spring latch assembly identified by NSN 5342011609643 and part number 10505387, with a delivery requirement of five days after award, shipped FOB origin. The item is governed by stringent technical and quality standards outlined in the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which supersede all other specifications including ASTM D3951 for packaging. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling and RP001 for DLA-specific packaging requirements, with palletization and unit packing strictly aligned to the contract’s defined U/I and QUP. Sampling and acceptance procedures follow MIL-STD-1916 or a comparable zero-based plan, with zero non-conformances required in sample lots unless otherwise stipulated, and attributes are assigned verification levels VII, IV, and II for critical, major, and minor characteristics respectively. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with no variance permitted in quantity—exactly one unit must be delivered. The item must be shipped via the fastest traceable means, explicitly excluding parcel post, and delivered to the designated distribution office in Albany, Georgia. All contractual obligations are tied to solicitation SPE7L4-26-T-5827, with a required delivery date of July 23, 2026, and the contract is under the Department of Defense’s Combat Vehicles and Armament program.

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COVER, PROTECTIVE, EXThis contract mandates the supply of three protective covers under NSN 1005-01-227-5201 with a delivery requirement of 20 days from award, FOB origin, and inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination in Everett, Washington. The item must comply with DLA’s Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, which take precedence over ASTM D3951, and must be packaged per MIL-STD-129 and RP001 packaging standards, including palletization guidelines. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained by the contractor in accordance with DLAD Procurement Note C03 from August 2016, though government identification is not required on non-accepted supplies and item unique identification is waived at the service customer’s request. The product must be free from intentional addition of mercury or mercury compounds except for approved functional uses such as batteries, fluorescent lamps, sensors, or specified reagents, with mercury-containing portable lamps and instruments required to be shock-proof and contain a secondary containment boundary as per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Shipping must be via the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post, with delivery directed to the Shore Intermediate Maintenance Activity at Bldg 2200, Everett, WA. The contract does not impose a shelf life, and all documentation must reflect the specified unit of issue and quantity per unit pack as defined in the procurement data.

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RETAINER, SPECIALGrimes Aerospace Company, operating under Dba Subsidiary Honeywell International Inc., has been contracted to supply 33 units of Retainer, Special with part number 31-3228-1 and NSN 5342012978785 under solicitation SPE4A5-26-T-309N. The contract specifies delivery within 159 days to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with FOB origin terms and no tolerance for quantity variance. All items must comply with the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, and packaging must adhere to ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129, with palletization following DLA packaging standards. Sampling procedures require zero non-conformances unless otherwise stated, using MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 as the default method. The item is classified as a commercial item without hazardous material designation, no shelf life, and no need for unit identification or Safety Data Sheets. Documentation and source approval requests must follow RC001, and defense information may be subject to RD003 controls. The required delivery date is August 5, 2027, with a need ship date of January 10, 2027, and the unit price is $33.00 per item totaling $1,089.00.

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DRIVE ASSEMBLY, ELECThe contract is for the procurement of five drive assemblies electric, identified by NSN 1005-01-552-0376, under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-878S, with delivery required within 165 days to the DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The item is classified as a defense article subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Arms Export Control Act, requiring the manufacturer to be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, with proof of registration mandatory prior to award. The item is designated as Category I munitions under DODM 4160.28-Vol.3, mandating demilitarization upon disposal, and covered defense information applies. Mercury and mercury-containing compounds are strictly prohibited in or on the supplied hardware except for specific functional uses in batteries, lighting, instruments, sensors, weapon systems, or reagents approved by NAVSEA, with portable units containing mercury requiring shockproof construction and secondary containment per NAVSEA 5100-003D. Compliance with DLA packaging requirements per RP001 and MIL-STD-2073-1E is required, with marking adhering to MIL-STD-129 and no special marking codes applied. The contract enforces a zero variance in quantity and requires inspection and acceptance at the destination. The supplier must meet Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 self-assessment requirements. The unit of issue is each, with total price derived from unit pricing, and the item is not eligible for surplus acceptance. The original delivery date is July 3, 2028, with a needed ship date of January 19, 2027, and technical and quality requirements are governed by the DLA Master List, with revision control tied to the solicitation or award date depending on acquisition size.

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LOADER, GUNThis contract is for the procurement of 48 units of a critical gun component identified by NSN 1010-01-129-1233, designated as a defense article under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and the Arms Export Control Act. All manufacturers and exporters must be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, and failure to provide proof of registration will render offers ineligible. The item is subject to stringent export controls, including ITAR and EAR restrictions on technical data, with distribution limited to contractors certified under the US/Canada Joint Certification Program, who have completed mandatory DLA training and approvals. Manufacturing must comply with military specifications, and the use of ozone-depleting chemicals is strictly prohibited. A metal casting process is permitted, and associated tooling must be sourced through approved DLA supply chain channels. The contractor is required to submit the actual manufacturer and phosphate contractor details for inclusion in the award, and any changes post-award require formal modification. All work must meet tailored quality requirements including configuration change management, qualified products lists, and inspection at origin. Product Verification Testing may be invoked for every shipment, requiring five samples from each subcontractor, with one sample potentially destroyed. Inspection will be conducted by DCMA QAR at the manufacturer’s facility, and a certificate of conformance is not permitted. Sampling follows MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 with zero non-conformances required unless otherwise specified. Packaging must adhere to PD AM3269408 Rev D, and manganese coating is mandatory if an option exists over zinc. The contract enforces Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 compliance for third-party assessments. Delivery is due within 500 days of award, and all technical documentation, process procedures, and workmanship specimens require approval by the post-award contracting officer. The solicitation closes on August 6, 2026, under contract number SPE7L1-26-T-878N, with performance to be delivered to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.

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CHUTE, EJECTIONThis contract pertains to the procurement of a chute, ejection, identified by NSN 1005-01-552-1226 and part number TYUW10010D-ETYU, with a quantity of 30 units to be delivered under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-878A. The item is subject to stringent technical and quality requirements referenced from the DLA Master List, and must comply with DLA packaging standards including MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 for marking, with no special marking required. Delivery is FOB origin with a lead time of 784 days, and acceptance occurs at the destination. The contract strictly prohibits the intentional addition of mercury or mercury-containing compounds to the hardware except for specific exempted applications such as functional batteries, fluorescent lamps, instruments, sensors, controls, weapon systems, and chemical reagents as designated by NAVSEA, and any exempted mercury-containing items must include shockproof design and a secondary containment barrier consistent with NAVSEA 5100-003D. The item is classified as a Category I munitions component requiring demilitarization under DoD directives. Cybersecurity compliance is mandated at CMMC Level 2 through a self-assessment. Packaging must adhere to DLA’s procurement requirements, including specific preservation methods, wrapping materials, and unit container specifications, with all shipments directed to DLA Distribution at the New Cumberland, PA facility. The required ship date is September 29, 2028, with a nominal delivery deadline of November 18, 2028.

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YOKE, CRADLE, MACHINEThe contract pertains to the procurement of a Yoke, Cradle, Machine identified by NSN 1005-01-506-7476, with a quantity of eight units to be delivered within five days of award under solicitation SPE7L1-26-T-879L. Delivery is FOB origin, with inspection and acceptance also occurring at origin, and packaging must strictly comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and MIL-STD-129 standards, including specific DLA packaging requirements. The item is designated as a defense article subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, requiring the manufacturer or exporter to be registered with the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls; failure to provide proof of registration renders offers ineligible. Supply chain traceability documentation must be retained per DLA Directive Procurement Note C03, and the item requires Item Unique Identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and DFARS 252.211-7003. Cybersecurity compliance mandates a CMMC Level 2 self-assessment. Additional requirements include demilitarization per Category I Munitions List guidelines, removal of government identification from non-accepted supplies, and adherence to strict marking and palletization protocols. The destination is Base Aérienne de Sidi Ahmed in Bézert, Tunisia, with freight handled by V. Alexander & Co Inc, and the contract is issued by the Department of Defense’s Land Supply Chain under a federal solicitation with a response deadline of August 6, 2026.

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Department of Defense, through the FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk office at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has issued a Sources Sought synopsis under solicitation number FA821326R3050 to identify qualified sources capable of engineering and manufacturing the M3A2 Initiator Cartridge (M690), identified by part number 8595821-1 and stock number 1377009325031. This notice is strictly a market research tool and not a solicitation for proposals; no contract will be awarded based on responses. The Government owns the Technical Data Package (TDP) for the item and may provide it to interested parties to support their responses. Respondents must demonstrate relevant experience within the past five years in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, repair, and testing of similar initiator cartridges. A company profile is required, including CAGE code, Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEIN), number of employees, office location, and claimed small business status. The Government is evaluating whether this effort could be structured as a total small business set-aside and specifically seeks responses from 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small businesses, with participants required to define their small business status relative to NAICS code 325920 for Explosive Manufacturing. Additional information must include any anticipated teaming arrangements and a description of similar services provided to government and commercial customers over the past three years. Responses are due no later than 2:00 PM MST on July 15, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Britney Eggett at britney.eggett@us.af.mil or by phone at 801-586-4479. No formal pricing, delivery schedules, inspection criteria, packaging specifications, or evaluation factors are included, as this document serves solely to gather market intelligence for future acquisition planning.