BLU-138 Sources Sought.pdf

Sources Sought

BLU-138/B

PURPOSE

The U.S. Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for a potential BLU-138/B procurement. This effort will determine market competitiveness and assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing. This notice seeks industry feedback on capabilities, small business status, and preferred Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract lengths. Responses will validate acquisition strategy decisions.

This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract. The Government encourages responses from all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned.

Interested parties should provide:

• Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993

• Description of anticipated teaming arrangements, specifying roles of the prime and partners.

• Summary of relevant experience delivering similar services to government or commercial customers within the past three years.

DESCRIPTION

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate, Munitions Sustainment Division, GBU Components Branch (EBHC), Hill AFB, Utah seeks potential contractors with the technical expertise to produce:

• BLU-138/B 5000 lb. Advanced Penetrator Warhead (EMPTY CASE)

• CNU-754/E Shipping and Storage Container

• Taper Ring

• Taper Ring Set Screws

Explosive fill is not part of this requirement. The BLU-138/B penetrator warhead is a 5000-pound class conventional penetrating weapon that fulfills the need for a capability to defeat specific very hard and deeply buried targets.

Warhead assemblies must comply with the current Air Force BLU-138/B Technical Data Package (TDP). TDPs and specifications can be requested and will be provided via DoD SAFE to qualified respondents upon written request. Requests must include:

• Company name, mailing address, email, POC, phone number

• Current CAGE code and SAM.gov registration

No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. Submission is voluntary and does not guarantee award. All responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the points of contact below.

USG Points of Contact:

• Primary: Ryan Mitchell (ryan.mitchell.21@us.af.mil)

• Alternate: Nicholas Padgett (nicholas.padgett.2@us.af.mil)

Any additional information will be posted on SAM.gov.

KNOWN QUALIFIED VENDORS:

- Ellwood National Forge Company

REQUIRED ITEM SPECIFICATIONS:

The following table describes the hardware deliverables required by this potential procurement to complete a BLU-138/B.

Item Component Part Number Units Notes 1 BLU-138/B Empty

Bomb Assembly

20187407-10 EA

2 Taper Ring Assembly 20187411-10 EA 1 per empty bomb body 3 Taper Ring Set Screw 202403351 EA 12 per bomb body 4 CNU-754/E Shipping and Storage Container 202114650-10 EA 1 per bomb body

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Interested vendors should submit a capability statement demonstrating their ability to provide the required items and perform the effort described to the listed USG Points of Contact. Proposals are not being requested or accepted at this time. In accordance with FAR 15.201(e), responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted to form a binding contract. No solicitation currently exists; issuance of a solicitation will be at the Government’s sole discretion.

The assigned NAICS code is 332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, with a standard of 1,500 employees. Respondents should indicate their business size relative to this standard and identify any applicable socio-economic status (e.g., SB, 8(a), HUBZone, EDWOSB, WOSB, SDVOSB). Additionally, please disclose if your firm is foreign owned/controlled and whether foreign nationals will be involved in this effort. The Government may consider a small business set-aside based on responses; no decision has been made. Note: Small business prime contractors must perform at least 50% of the work per FAR 52.219-14.

Responses should be submitted in Microsoft Word (docx) or Adobe PDF (pdf) format, limited to 20 single-sided pages, with 1-inch margins and 12-point font or larger.

Include the following company information:

• Company Name and Address

• Point of Contact (Name, Email, Phone)

• Website

• Business Category (per NAICS 332993) and Number of Employees

• CAGE Code

CAPABILITIES STATEMENT:

Interested contractors must submit a brief, clear capabilities statement demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements outlined in this notice. This statement is part of the 20 single-sided pages (or less) response stated above.

Direct all routine communications to the points of contact listed in this posting. Responses to this Sources Sought are for market research only and may inform future requirements, which could lead to a separate acquisition. Proprietary information must be clearly marked and segregated.

Responses will not be returned, and the Government is not obligated to acknowledge receipt or provide feedback. No bid package or solicitation exists at this time, and requests for such will not be accepted.

RESPONSE DEADLINE:

3:00 PM (MST), 9 October 2026