F-16 Initiators
SOL #: FA8213-26-R-3017Solicitation
Overview
Buyer
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, United States
Place of Performance
Hill Air Force Base, UT
NAICS
Explosives Manufacturing (325920)
PSC
Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components (1377)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
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Posted
May 4, 2026
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Last Updated
Jun 3, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jul 3, 2026, 11:00 PM
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC EBHK, has issued Solicitation FA8213-26-R-3017 for F-16 Initiators, specifically Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components. This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition with a SMALL BUSINESS set-aside, seeking a qualified source for the supply and sustainment of these Critical Safety Items (CSIs) for F-16 aircraft egress systems. Proposals are due by July 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the provision of multiple line items (0001-0165) for various quantities of "Initiator" and "Initiator, Propellant Actuated" items. The work involves:
- Manufacturing and supply of F-16 egress system components.
- Adherence to stringent quality standards, including ISO 9001 and IUID requirements.
- Compliance with detailed Special Packaging Instructions (SPI) and military marking standards (MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1).
- Preparation of Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) per MIL-STD-1168 and entry into the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) system.
- Reporting of hazardous material shipments via REPSHIP data requirements.
- Management of engineering changes (ECPs, NORs, RFVs) and obsolescence (DMSMS).
- Handling of nonconforming material, requiring government approval for rework/repair.
Key Requirements
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): The initiators are designated as CSIs, requiring strict adherence to technical data and quality control.
- Hazardous Materials: All items fall under Hazardous Class Division 1.4, requiring specific handling, marking (UN0276), and transportation compliance.
- Energetic Materials: Must not exceed 24 months from manufacture, be traceable to DoD qualified manufacturers, and comply with ITAR. Percussion primers require recent certification.
- Delivery: All 200 Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) are requested for delivery on or before April 30, 2027.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Solicitation Number: FA8213-26-R-3017.
- NAICS Code: 325920 (Other Chemical Product Manufacturing), Size Standard: 190 employees.
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT, United States.
- Payment: DCMA and DFAS will withhold payment until CDRL A001, A005, and A006 are delivered and approved by Hill AFB.
Mandatory Qualification & Evaluation
- Pre-Award Qualification: This is a mandatory requirement. Offerors must be a qualified source prior to contract award. New sources must submit a qualification package and have it accepted by the Air Force Engineer. Proposals from non-qualified sources will not be considered.
- The qualification process is estimated to take 360 days and incur costs of $5,000 to $50,000+ for government-unique testing and evaluation.
- Evaluation Factors: Award will be based on a best-value source selection, integrating Technical/Technical Risk and Cost/Price.
- Technical Factor: Evaluated on Qualified Vendor (Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Schedule (clarity, reasonable approach, WBS, milestones, task durations, 10-page limit).
- Cost/Price Factor: Evaluated for Reasonableness and Total Evaluated Price (TEP).
- The Government reserves the right to award without negotiations.
Submission & Deadlines
- Proposals Due: July 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Submission Format: Electronic, readable, and searchable (Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Office Word/Excel).
- Primary Contact: Tyson Tharp, tyson.tharp@us.af.mil.
- Secondary Contact: Lauren Johnston, lauren.johnston.4@us.af.mil.
People
Points of Contact
Tyson TharpPRIMARY
Lauren JohnstonSECONDARY