B1 Parts IDIQ
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 (AFLCMC EBHK) is soliciting proposals for a 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for B1 CAD/PAD parts, with an estimated ceiling of $23 million. This opportunity, identified as a sole source award to Chemring Energetic Devices, is open for all responsible sources to submit capability statements. Proposals are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IDIQ contract covers the procurement of various Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) components for the B-1 aircraft. Key items include multiple "Time Delay" components, "SMDC/GAS Initiators" (Type 1 and 2), "Input Cart/Output Initiators" for aft and forward hatches, "Sensor, Cabin Decompression," "Mode Selector," and "AND Gate" types (Type II and III). All items require Unique Item Identification (IUID) and physical markings, including serial numbers.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: 5 years
- Estimated Ceiling: $23,000,000.00
- Estimated Minimum: $1,400,000.00
- Set-Aside: Sole Source (anticipated to Chemring Energetic Devices under FAR 6.302-1, but all responsible sources may submit capabilities).
- Place of Performance: Hill Air Force Base, UT
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Bidders must adhere to stringent technical and data requirements. This includes providing Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) per MIL-STD-1168 and the WARP program, detailed item marking instructions (HRI and MRI/Data Matrix ECC 200 format), and comprehensive packaging, packing, and marking per military standards (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129). Critical Safety Items (CSI) designation applies. Energetic materials must be less than 24 months from manufacturing and traceable to DoD qualified manufacturers, compliant with ITAR. A quality program acceptable to the Government (ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100) is required. Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) specify numerous data items, including Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Lot Acceptance Test Plans (LATPs), and Failure Analysis Reports, with payment contingent on approval of specific CDRLs (A001, A005, A006). Procedures for rework and repair of nonconforming material must be documented and approved.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by 5:00 PM local time on June 15, 2026. Proposals must be valid for 120 calendar days. Evaluation factors are detailed in Section M of the solicitation.
Important Notes for Bidders
A Justification for Qualification Requirements (JFQR) document highlights a rigorous qualification process for many components. Prospective bidders must demonstrate technical capability and meet specific qualification requirements before contract award. This includes notifying the government of intent to qualify, certifying facilities, providing data verification, and building/testing a qualification article at the offeror's expense (estimated $5,000-$50,000+). The qualification effort is estimated to take 360 days. Only suppliers from the United States and Canada will be considered.
Contacts
- Primary: Tyson Tharp (tyson.tharp@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Ryan Mitchell (ryan.mitchell.21@us.af.mil, 8015860683)