T-37, T-38 and F5 Rotary Actuators
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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/EBHKB, is soliciting proposals for Rotary Actuators for T-37, T-38, and F5 aircraft. This is an unrestricted Firm Fixed-Price solicitation for "Explosives Manufacturing" related to these critical components. While a sole source award to Nammo Defense Systems Inc. is planned, other qualified interested parties are invited to submit proposals. Offers are due by March 30, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the manufacturing and delivery of explosive rotary actuators, identified by NSN 1377004079649ES, which are Critical Safety Items (CSI) used in aircraft ejection systems. Key responsibilities include:
- Manufacturing: Producing "ACTUATOR, EXPLOSIVE, ROTARY" components, adhering to detailed technical specifications, including material requirements (e.g., Hexanitrostilbene (HNS), energetic material age/traceability).
- Quality Assurance & Testing: Performing gross and fine leak checks, submitting Lot Acceptance Test Plans (LATP/ATP) for government approval, and providing Lot Acceptance Test/Inspection Reports. Prompt notification and analysis are required for any end-item failures.
- Documentation & Reporting: Preparing Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) per MIL-STD-1168 and the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP) system, submitting Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) such as Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Notices of Revision (NORs), Requests for Variance (RFVs), and Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) reports.
- Packaging & Marking: Adhering to Special Packaging Instructions (SPI No. F00-407-9649) for military preservation, packing, and palletization, and applying Unique Item Identification (UID) markings (Human Readable Information/Machine Readable Information) per CAD/PAD Item Marking Instruction.
- Hazardous Material Handling: Complying with REPSHIP data requirements for hazardous material shipments (Hazard Class 1.4, UN 0276, Net Explosive Weight 0.0154 LB) and regulatory compliance (DFARS, AFMAN 24-204(I)).
- Nonconforming Material: Following strict procedures for rework and repair of nonconforming materials (ES7034), requiring government review and approval.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price, Negotiated (RFP)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Product Service Code: 1377 (Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components)
- Place of Performance: Nibley, UT (Issuing office: Hill Air Force Base, UT)
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be held firm for 120 days and are subject to negotiation per FAR 15.4. Late offers will be handled according to late proposal provisions. Offerors must provide a subcontractor list and be aware that a complete data package may not be available, and special materials/facilities may be required. The item is designated a Critical Safety Item (CSI).
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 23, 2026
- Offer Due Date: March 30, 2026, 4:00 PM local time
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Darin Barnes (darin.barnes@us.af.mil)