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Pre-Solicitation - Inertia Reel Initiators (IRI)

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FA821326R3024Federal

Submission Closed10/08/2026, 02:00:00 PM MDT

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1355-01-436-4620 CWFP CABLE ASSY, ADCAP F/MK48 MODS 6 AND 7 TORPEDOES

Solicitation # N0010426RK022

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The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command, specifically the AFLCMC/EBHK office at Hill AFB, is conducting market research to identify capable sources for the engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of 636 Inertia Reel Initiators (NSN 1377-01-166-4261). This effort is categorized under NAICS code 325920 for Explosive Manufacturing. While the government is seeking information from all responsible sources, including various small business categories, the anticipated contract is not set aside for small businesses and is expected to be a sole source award to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be released via SAM.gov around October 8, 2026, with an estimated award date in March 2027. Because the U.S. Government does not own the manufacturing data or drawings for these components, interested firms must demonstrate their technical capabilities and relevant experience with similar remover cartridges from the last five years. Prospective contractors who are not already qualified must provide a qualification package per RFO 52.209-1 to avoid potential delays in the award process.

General Info

Air Force seeks 636 Inertia Reel Initiators, likely sole source to Pacific Scientific.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

NAICS

325920 - Explosives Manufacturing

Place of Performance

UT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

sources-sought

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseClosed

PostedApr 1

Sources Sought

Notice updatedApr 3

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Type ChangedSep 23

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

Response DeadlineOct 8

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

10/08/2026, 02:00:00 PM MDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk

Contacts1 person 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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Shasta Selwood

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Full Description

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Pre-Solicitation in support of the CAD/PAD program office. The estimated award date is approximately Mar 2027. The requirement is NOT set-aside for small businesses. This will be sole source to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company; CAGE Code: 54181. The proposed solicitation is anticipated to be made available through the Government wide Point of Entry (GPE) <https://www.sam.gov>, on approximately October 08, 2026. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement contract the firm listed. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Qualification package is required for those contractors who are not qualified (See RFO 52.209-1). Unless determined to be in the Government's best interest, award of this anticipated contract shall not be delayed to permit an offeror to submit evidence of qualification.

NSN Item Name Quantity
1377-01-166-4261 Inertia Reel Initiator 636ea