FA8213-26-R-3001- SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS.docx

This document is a Sources Sought Synopsis for the F-35 Fire Protection System (FPS) Cartridges, issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command. The synopsis seeks to determine potential sources for approximately 2,000 fire bottle cartridges annually (NSN 1377-01-661-0137ES, Part Number 475031) through market research to assess competitive procurement strategies.

The government is specifically interested in small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns under NAICS code 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested parties are requested to provide company profiles, including employee count, office location, CAGE code, DUNS number, and small business status. Respondents should also demonstrate relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of similar F-35 FPS cartridges within the past three years, and outline potential teaming arrangements with clear delineation of prime and partner responsibilities.