Opportunity

SAM #FA821326R3048

Sources Sought: Reverse Engineering and Manufacture of CAD/PAD for C-17

Buyer

AFLCMC EBDK

Posted

June 30, 2026

Respond By

July 15, 2026

Identifier

FA821326R3048

NAICS

325920, 336413, 336419, 336415

The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command (AFLCMC/EBHK) at Hill Air Force Base is seeking small businesses with the capability to reverse engineer, qualify, and manufacture specialized Cartridge Actuated Devices / Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) for C-17 aircraft and related systems. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command (AFLCMC/EBHK), Hill AFB - Products/Services Requested: - Reverse engineering, qualification, and manufacturing of CAD/PAD items - Development of government-owned Technical Data Packages (TDPs) - Key Products (with part numbers): - 0.4 Sec Delay Initiator (Part Number: 3860100-1) - Emergency Power Supply (Part Number: A115932-1) - Electrical Arm-Fire Initiator (Part Number: 824054-101) - Notable Requirements: - Vendors must have engineering, testing, and manufacturing expertise for CAD/PAD items - Ability to develop and deliver government-owned TDPs is required - Focus on small business participation - No specific OEMs or incumbent vendors are named; the government is seeking sources capable of reverse engineering these items.

Description

See attached Sources Sought Document. 

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