Attachment 1 Response Submittal Template 1.docx

This is a Sources Sought/Capabilities Request for Information (CRFI) response submittal template for the manufacturing of explosive shape charges used in the F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System (Notice ID: FA8615-27-RFI-SCRS). The template is designed to guide potential contractors in providing detailed information across eleven technical and operational sections required by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

Respondents must address their technical approach, capabilities in handling sensitive energetics (Lead Azide and RDX), ability to execute build-to-print manufacturing from third-party Technical Data Packages (TDPs), testing capabilities, supply chain security and energetic sourcing protocols, export control and ITAR compliance status, manufacturing readiness level, explosives manufacturing experience, Foreign Military Sales (FMS) compatibility, data rights, and past performance. The submission must include company basic data (name, address, CAGE code, UEI), business size and socioeconomic status under NAICS code 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing; small business threshold: 750 employees), current facility clearance level and CUI safeguarding ability, and designated points of contact. The Air Force is conducting this market research to identify potential sources—including small businesses, SDBs, 8(a) firms, HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, and WOSB—to determine whether to pursue a 100% Small Business Set-Aside or full and open competition for a contemplated Firm-Fixed-Price contract with an estimated 24-month period of performance.