Vernier Rocket Motor REMAN

SOL #: FA8213-26-R-3004Pre-Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Air Force

FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK

HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Explosives Manufacturing (325920)

PSC

Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components (1377)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/45030b011a8844a0a38a30dd4d8b9383/view

Timeline

Posted

Nov 18, 2025

Last Updated

Dec 12, 2025

Response Deadline

Dec 4, 2025, 9:00 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 for the remanufacture and procurement of Vernier Rocket Motors. This opportunity, titled "Vernier Rocket Motor REMAN," seeks to restore Government Furnished Property (GFP) ACES II Vernier Rocket Motors to serviceable condition and procure new units. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

Scope of Work

The contractor will be responsible for receiving, disassembling, inspecting, remanufacturing, and testing supplied Vernier Rocket Motors in accordance with applicable Technical Orders (T.O.s) or Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) procedures. The scope also includes the procurement of 225 new Vernier Rocket Motors (NSN: 1377-01-255-1650 ES, P/N: 1340-1), which are critical ACES II aircraft ejection system components. All remanufactured and procured items must meet or exceed original performance requirements.

Key Requirements

Bidders must adhere to stringent military packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1, ISPM 15), marking (MIL-STD-129, CAD/PAD Item Marking Instruction Ver 1.6 for HRI/MRI), and hazardous material handling standards (UN0186, Class 1.3C). An Electrostatic Discharge Control Program is mandatory. The contractor will manage Government Furnished Property (GFP) and Materials (GFM), provide advanced Reports of Shipment (REPSHIP), and maintain a quality program modeled on ISO 9001:2015 or AS9100. Various Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) items, including ECPs, NORs, Test Reports, and Production Status Reports, must be submitted. Procedures for rework and repair of nonconforming material are also specified.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
Set-Aside: Small Business
NAICS Code: 325920 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
Funding: Funds are not presently available; award is contingent upon fund availability.
Product Service Code: 1377 (Cartridge And Propellant Actuated Devices And Components)

Submission & Evaluation

Proposals are due by February 18, 2026, at 2:00 PM. The Government will conduct a best-value source selection based on an integrated assessment of Technical/Technical Risk and Cost/Price.

Technical Factors:
- Qualified Vendor: Offerors must be on a pre-qualified list or obtain approval via a Justification for Qualification Requirements (JQR) prior to solicitation closure. This subfactor is rated Acceptable/Unacceptable.
- Schedule: Evaluated for clarity, reasonable execution approach, and completeness, including a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), milestones, and realistic task durations. This subfactor receives a color/adjectival rating.
Technical Risk: Assessed (Low, Moderate, High).
Cost/Price: Evaluated for reasonableness and Total Evaluated Price (TEP). The Government reserves the right to award without discussions. New sources require a qualification package.