SAM #FA821326RB138

Air Force Market Research for BLU-138/B Penetrator Warhead Components

The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate, Munitions Sustainment Division, GBU Components Branch (EBHC) at Hill Air Force Base, Utah is seeking industry input for a potential procurement of BLU-138/B penetrator warhead components. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate, Munitions Sustainment Division, GBU Components Branch (EBHC), Hill AFB, Utah - Products Requested: - BLU-138/B 5000 lb. Advanced Penetrator Warhead (empty case) - Part Number: 20187407-10 - Quantity: 1 per bomb body - Taper Ring Assembly - Part Number: 20187411-10 - Quantity: 1 per bomb body - Taper Ring Set Screws - Part Number: 202403351 - Quantity: 12 per bomb body - CNU-754/E Shipping and Storage Container - Part Number: 202114650-10 - Quantity: 1 per bomb body - OEMs: - No specific OEMs named; BLU-138/B is a proprietary Air Force munition - Notable Requirements: - No explosive fill required; only empty warhead cases and components - All assemblies must comply with the current Air Force BLU-138/B Technical Data Package (TDP) - Market research targets small businesses under NAICS 332993 (Ammunition Manufacturing, except Small Arms) - Government is gathering information on small business status, teaming arrangements, and relevant manufacturing experience - Quantities specified per bomb body; actual procurement quantities not stated - Technical Data Package will be provided to qualified respondents upon request

Description

PURPOSE

The U.S. Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for a potential BLU-138/B procurement. This effort will determine market competitiveness and assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing. This notice seeks industry feedback on capabilities, small business status, and preferred Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract lengths. Responses will validate acquisition strategy decisions.

This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract.  The Government encourages responses from all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned.

Interested parties should provide:

Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993 Description of anticipated teaming arrangements, specifying roles of the prime and partners. Summary of relevant experience delivering similar services to government or commercial customers within the past three years

DESCRIPTION

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate, Munitions Sustainment Division, GBU Components Branch (EBHC), Hill AFB, Utah seeks potential contractors with the technical expertise to produce:

BLU-138/B 5000 lb. Advanced Penetrator Warhead (EMPTY CASE) CNU-754/E Shipping and Storage Container Taper Ring Taper Ring Set Screws

Explosive fill is not part of this requirement. The BLU-138/B penetrator warhead is a 5000-pound class conventional penetrating weapon that fulfills the need for a capability to defeat specific very hard and deeply buried targets.

Warhead assemblies must comply with the current Air Force BLU-138/B Technical Data Package (TDP). TDPs and specifications can be requested and will be provided via DoD SAFE to qualified respondents upon written request. Requests must include:

Company name, mailing address, email, POC, phone number Current CAGE code and SAM.gov registration

No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. Submission is voluntary and does not guarantee award.  All responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the points of contact below.

USG Points of Contact:

Primary: Ryan Mitchell (ryan.mitchell.21@us.af.mil) Alternate: Nicholas Padgett (nicholas.padgett.2@us.af.mil)

Any additional information will be posted on SAM.gov.

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