SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS FY26 FMS IRI
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research to identify potential sources capable of engineering and manufacturing the Inertia Reel Initiator (MH59), Part Number 0113226-23. This effort aims to determine the best acquisition strategy for this component, including potential small business set-asides. Responses are due by April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST.
Purpose & Scope
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis, not a solicitation, issued by AFLCMC EBHK under the Department of Defense. Its primary purpose is to gather information from industry to assess capabilities for the engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of the Inertia Reel Initiator (MH59). The government seeks to understand the market's ability to provide this specific component, which falls under Product Service Code 1377 (Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components). The information collected will inform future acquisition decisions, including whether the requirement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses.
Key Requirements
Interested parties should demonstrate relevant experience within the last five years in the engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of similar remover cartridges. The specific item is the Inertia Reel Initiator (MH59), Part Number 0113226-23, Stock Number 1377011664261ES.
Submission Details
Responses must be submitted no later than April 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST. Submissions should include:
- A comprehensive company profile (number of employees, office location, CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier Number (UEIN), and Small Business designation/status).
- Details on any anticipated teaming arrangements, clearly delineating work between prime and partners.
- Descriptions of similar services provided to government and commercial customers within the past three years.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
The government is particularly interested in responses from all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The applicable NAICS Code is 325920 (Explosive Manufacturing), with a size standard of 750 employees.
Important Notes
This is for preliminary planning only, and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis. The government will not reimburse costs associated with responding. A critical note is that the government has limited technical data and does not own the rights to the data required for manufacturing these devices; therefore, offerors must possess their own data.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 2:00 PM MST
- Published: April 2, 2026
- Contact: Capt Leila Rahebi (leila.rahebi@us.af.mil)