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FA821326RB005Federal

Submission Closed03/16/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The U.S. Air Force is preparing to award two Multiple Award Contracts (MAC) under an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) vehicle for the production of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flares, with an anticipated base ordering period from July 13, 2026, to July 12, 2031, and a one-year option period through July 12, 2032. This procurement is designated as other than full and open competition under FAR 6.302-1, with only two qualified sources—Armtec and Chemring—identified, though other responsible sources may submit capability statements. The contract will include production CLINs tied to first article approval and delivery schedules, with CLIN 0003 originally set for a 20-month ARO delivery window but anticipated to be revised to 18 months. Pricing is structured in volume-based tiers for production units, with unit prices ranging from $25 to $40 per unit depending on order quantity; however, actual pricing will be established at the delivery order level and is not finalized at contract award. The evaluation process follows a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, requiring offerors to pass pass/fail assessments on source qualification, manufacturing technical approach, and price competitiveness, with no weighted scoring or trade-offs applied. Delivery orders must comply with strict packaging and marking standards per MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130, including machine-readable barcodes formatted under ISO/IEC 15434 and ANSI MH10.8.2. Inspection and acceptance occur at designated government locations including Hill AFB, Utah; Crane, Indiana; and China Lake, California, with government sole responsibility for acceptance under DD 1423 and PRF 201825310B. Security and cybersecurity requirements are critical, with mandatory compliance with DD Form 254, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual, and DFARS 252.204-7025 for CMMC certification levels depending on information handling. The contract includes clauses for order limitations under FAR 52.216-19 and FAR 52.216-29, and a separate minimum award guarantee is provided upon IDIQ award, distinct from minimum order quantities. Cost or pricing data may be requested only if one offer is received

General Info

U.S. Air Force seeks IDIQ contract for MJU-76/B flares via LPTA, firm fixed price, with Armtec and Chemring as limited sources.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

NAICS

325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance

NIBLEY, UT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Attachment+19+-+MJU-76+Ordering+Procedures.pdf

Attachment+20+Example+RFOP+Worksheet+-+MJU-76.pdf

Attachment+23+-+Example+Request+for+Order+Proposal+5-6-25.pdf

Attachment+26+-+Section+L+v2+1-29-25.doc.pdf

Attachment+27+-+Section+M+v2+1-29-25.doc.pdf

Draft+Solicitation+-+FA821326RB005.pdf

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3 updates

PhaseClosed

PostedFeb 26

Presolicitation

Notice updatedMar 3

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Response DeadlineMar 16

Deadline has passed

Notice updatedApr 20

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMay 8

The notice description changed.

Submission Closed

03/16/2026, 08:00:00 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

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Ellis Swenson

contact@example.gov

Ryan P Walker

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Full Description

2nd Update: This notice will continue to be updated in the description section with responses to questions received:

1. Production CLINs are 20 month ARO DO Award or First Article Approval (CLIN 0003 First Article includes MSE)

2. A GFM list will be provided w/Solicitation.

3. The USAF anticipates CLIN 0003 delivery update will be made to 18 months ARO award.

4. FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations fill-ins are requested to be submitted in response to formal Solicitation

5. Cost or Pricing Data clauses are included in the event only one offer is received. To Be Negotiated instead of To Be Determined was used in the contract schedule, as the USAF’s new contract writing system limited nomenclature for Unit Price Column. Negotiation of CLIN pricing is not anticipated.

6. Regarding DFARS 252.215-7008 Only one Offer, The PCO responsible will need to determine the applicability at the time of bid/proposal. Exceptions within FAR 15.403-1 are considered by the PCO in the determination to request or not request further data.

7. MJU-76 Ordering Procedures Under Multiple Award Contract section2.C (p.1), has been corrected to ordering years instead of periods.

8. RFO clause removals will be updated to the formal solicitation, please advise if any discrepancies are found upon posting.

9. Attachment 23- The example RFOP may be updated respective to Order needs at the time of each RFP release. Response times are generally 15-30 days.

10. The minimum award guarantee is awarded in the first DO concurrent with the Base IDIQ award. It is separate from minimum order quantities specified in Ordering limitations Clause FAR 52.216-29. It may be helpful to view the minimum award guarantee as consideration for Contractor agreeing to the Base IDIQ award. The USAF cannot commit to making annual buys beyond the minimum order guarantee.

11. Latest TDP updates should reflect updated drawings incorporating overmolded endcap.

-------End of 2nd Update------

Update: At this time, the USAF believes this solicitation will be competitive with qualified offerors. In the event only one bid is received, Certified Cost or Pricing Data may be requested.

This Presolicitation notice is updated to correct an earlier provided government Draft RFP response, see below correction.

Correction from: Contractors awarded an IDIQ contract are contractually committed to bid to RFP requests

to: Contractors are not obligated to propose to Request for Order Proposals; however contractors are obligated to perform awarded Delivery Orders.

This is a Pre-solicitation notice for an anticipated upcoming procurement of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flares production. The government anticipates awarding two Multiple Award Contracts (MAC) IDIQ, concurrently with the first Delivery Orders.

This requirement is anticipated to be other than full and open competition with limited sources, FAR 6.302-1, Armtec and Chemring (CAGE 3DU30 & Z3487, respectively). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

See attached Draft Solicitation for details. This notice will be updated to include a near Final Draft RFP, which the government is requesting offeror feedback.