SAM #FA821326R3021

Procurement of Explosive Bolts (CARB) for F-16 Aircraft Egress Systems

This opportunity involves the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's procurement of explosive bolts for F-16 aircraft egress systems, emphasizing critical safety and technical requirements: - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Weapons Division - Offices: FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK and EBHJ - Products/Services Requested: - Canopy Actuated Release Bolt (CARB), a Critical Safety Item (CSI) for F-16 aircraft - Two specific explosive bolt line items: - BOLT,EXPLOSIVE (NSN: 1377-01-085-5974): - Quantity: 1 - High-strength steel, threaded, with .0018 lbs explosive charge, 3.15 in length, 1.25 in diameter, ballistic initiated - BOLT,EXPLOSIVE (NSN: 1377-01-461-9131): - Quantity: 1 - Explosive material inside steel body, 3.15 in length, 1.25 in diameter - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation or attachments - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Items are designated as Critical Safety Items (CSI) essential for aircrew survival - Components must integrate with explosive train assemblies and meet stringent safety and material specifications - Failure of these items could result in serious injury or death - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Hill Air Force Base (6072 FIR AVE BLDG 1233, HILL AFB, UT 84056-5820) - Air Force Life Cycle Management Center EBHJ office

Description

The Canopy Actuated Release Bolt (CARB), used on the F-16 aircraft, is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) essential for aircrew survival. The CARB consists of a high-strength steel body that is configured with an internal passage for the explosive train, a port at each end for the attachment of a Detonation Transfer Assembly (DTA), and two circumferential grooves. The explosive train consists of two base charges, four transfer charges, and an interconnecting charge. Failure of the CARB could result in serious injury or death. 

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