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

Timeline

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Posted
May 4, 2026
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Last Updated
May 4, 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 a solicitation (FA8213-26-R-3017) for F-16 Initiators, which are Critical Safety Items (CSIs) for aircraft egress systems. This opportunity is for the supply and/or sustainment of "Initiator" and "Initiator, Propellant Actuated" components, including explosives manufacturing, packaging, marking, and data reporting. Proposals are due July 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM.

Contract Details & Scope

This is a Firm Fixed Price contract with an UNRESTRICTED acquisition that includes a SMALL BUSINESS set-aside. The NAICS code is 325920 (Other Chemical Product Manufacturing) with a 190-employee size standard. The place of performance is Hill Air Force Base, UT. The solicitation covers multiple line items (0001-0165) with extensive delivery dates ranging from April 2027 to April 2191. Key requirements include ISO 9001 compliance, Item Unique Identification (IUID), physical item markings with serial numbers, and adherence to the Buy American Act. All items are classified as hazardous (Class Division 1.4, Group C, UN0276 "CARTRIDGES, POWER DEVICE").

Mandatory Qualification

A critical requirement for this opportunity is that offerors must be a qualified source prior to contract award. The qualification process, which can take an estimated 360 days and cost $5,000 to $50,000+, involves notifying the government, certifying facilities and equipment, providing data verification, identifying material sources, developing special test procedures, and building/testing the item at the offeror's expense. Proposals from non-qualified sources will not be considered.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value source selection methodology, assessing Technical/Technical Risk and Cost/Price. The Technical factor includes two subfactors: Qualified Vendor (rated Acceptable/Unacceptable) and Schedule (rated color/adjectival). The Cost/Price factor will be evaluated for reasonableness and Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The Government reserves the right to award without negotiations. Electronic submission of proposals is required.

Key Deliverables & Compliance

Contractors must adhere to stringent standards for packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, ISPM 15), item marking (CAD/PAD Item Marking Instruction Version 1.6 for IUID), and data reporting. This includes preparing Ammunition Data Cards (ADC) per MIL-STD-1168 and WARP format with full traceability, submitting Report of Shipment (REPSHIP) for hazardous materials, and fulfilling various Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs A001-A009) such as ECPs, NORs, RFVs, LAT Plans, Obsolescence Alerts, and DMSMS Reports. Compliance with DFARS 252.223-7002/7003 is mandatory, and rework/repair procedures require government approval.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact Tyson Tharp at tyson.tharp@us.af.mil or Lauren Johnston at lauren.johnston.4@us.af.mil.

People

Points of Contact

Tyson TharpPRIMARY
Lauren JohnstonSECONDARY

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