Opportunity
SAM #FA821326R3057
Sources Sought: Egress and Explosive Components for USAF Bombers and Cruise Missile
Buyer
AFLCMC EBDK
Posted
July 22, 2026
Respond By
September 01, 2026
Identifier
FA821326R3057
NAICS
336413, 336419, 332993, 336415, 325920
The US Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/EBHK at Hill AFB is seeking small business sources for engineering and manufacturing of egress and explosive components for B-52, B-1, B-2 bombers and the Air Launch Cruise Missile. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/EBHK, Hill AFB - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering and manufacturing of egress system components, including initiators, cartridges, actuators, thrusters, thermal batteries, and related explosive/mechanical parts - Multiple National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and part numbers specified for each component - Key products include: INITIATOR M26 (8597941), EBW INITIATOR PARACHUTE (9391465-1), CARTRIDGE ENGINE STARTER (96744-01), ELEVON ORDNANCE CARTRIDGE (50-8324-4), TANK ASSEMBLY OXYGEN (36200111), THERMAL BATTERY BA-648/U (425000, EAP-12294), and many others - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the documentation; the government is seeking to identify capable small businesses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on small business participation and teaming arrangements - Components are critical for aircraft egress and safety systems, requiring expertise in explosive and mechanical device manufacturing - Applies to multiple USAF bomber platforms and the Air Launch Cruise Missile - Quantities and delivery schedules are not specified in the summary
Description
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