F-15 SMDC Initiators

SOL #: FA8213-26-R-3002Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, United States

Place of Performance

NIBLEY, UT

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components (1377)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Oct 1, 2025
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Last Updated
Apr 29, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Jan 6, 2026, 12:00 AM

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 a Solicitation for F-15 SMDC Initiators, which are Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) and Critical Safety Items (CSIs). This opportunity seeks a qualified contractor to supply and/or sustain these essential aircraft egress system components. The place of performance is Nibley, UT. Proposals are due by May 13, 2026.

Scope of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for the supply and/or sustainment of F-15 egress system components, specifically "INITIATOR, PROPELLAN." This includes manufacturing, quality control, and ensuring compliance with stringent technical and safety specifications. Key aspects involve detailed item marking with Item Unique Identifiers (IUIDs) per MIL-STD-130, adherence to comprehensive packaging requirements (e.g., MIL-STD-2073-1, ISPM 15, HAZMAT regulations), and the preparation of Ammunition Data Cards (ADCs) in accordance with MIL-STD-1168 and the WARP system.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Solicitation for a single contractor.
  • Set-Aside: This acquisition is limited to qualified sources. New sources must submit a qualification package for acceptance prior to award.
  • Proposal Due: May 13, 2026 (Extended by Amendment 0003).
  • Published Date: April 29, 2026 (Latest overall update).

Evaluation

Award will be based on a Best-Value Source Selection, integrating assessments of Technical/Technical Risk and Cost/Price. Technical factors are significantly more important than cost or price.

  • Technical Factors:
    • Qualified Vendor: Offerors must be qualified (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable).
    • Schedule: Evaluated on clarity, reasonableness, and detail, including a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), milestones, and realistic task durations (max 10 pages).
  • Cost/Price Factor: Evaluated for Reasonableness and Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions.

Key Requirements & Notes

Offerors must submit proposals electronically in readable and searchable formats (Adobe Acrobat Professional, MS Office Word/Excel/Project). Required documentation includes a project schedule, Section B (Supplies/Services and Costs/Prices), and completed Representations and Certifications. Contractors must maintain a quality program acceptable to the Government, modeled on ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100, and provide various Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, including Obsolescence Alert Notices and DMSMS Health Assessment Reports. Compliance with the Engineering Data List (EDL) and detailed REPSHIP data requirements for HAZMAT is mandatory.

Contacts: Primary: Abbigail Clawson (abbigail.clawson@us.af.mil), Secondary: Cole Sposato (cole.sposato.1@us.af.mil).

People

Points of Contact

Abbigail ClawsonPRIMARY
Cole SposatoSECONDARY

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