Reverse Engineering of F-22 Canopy Remover Rocket (JM35)

The contract entails the reverse engineering of the JM35 Cartridge Actuated Device, commonly known as the F-22 Canopy Remover Rocket, with the goal of producing a comprehensive Government-owned Technical Data Package for form-fit-function replacement. This involves conducting both destructive and non-destructive teardowns, precise dimensional measurements, and detailed functional analyses to fully understand the device’s design, materials, and operational characteristics. The resulting technical documentation will enable the Department of Defense to manufacture or procure capable replacements without reliance on the original source, ensuring sustained operational readiness and supply chain resilience. The work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 332994, indicating it pertains to other fabricated metal product manufacturing, and is managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center under the Department of Defense. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026, at 8:00 PM. While specific performance location and point of contact details are not provided, the effort is critical to maintaining the integrity and availability of the F-22 Raptor’s canopy ejection system, and all deliverables will be owned outright by the Government to support long-term sustainment and modernization objectives.