Fighter IPT FY26 Consolidated Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

FOR

Fighter IPT FY26 Requirements

Global Fleet

Department of the Air Force, Air Force Materiel Command, AFLCMC/EBHKB

Sources Sought Synopsis Number: FA8213-26-R-3001

Notice Type: Sources Sought

SYNOPSIS:

1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis for information and planning purposes only. The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if capable and responsible sources exist for the production of various F-15 and F-16, egress system components. This research will assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside.

1.1 The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 325920 which has a corresponding Size standard of 750. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women- Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code.

Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years.

Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

2. PROGRAM DETAILS:

National Stock Number Part Number Name 1377010855974ES 2652100-2 Canopy Actuated Release Bolt 1377014619131ES 2-502300-10 Canopy Actuated Release Bolt 1377016196871ES 1517-006 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor 1377016203027ES 1517-005 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor 1377015175493ES 55000-2 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor 1377015175499ES 55000-1 Canopy Jettison Rocket Motor 1377010540057ES 16K0044-7 Union 1377010546428ES 16K0147-3 Retainer Assembly 1377010550360ES 16K2039-21 Connector 1377010550364ES 16K2039-33 Connector 1377011987427ES 16K2039-45 Booster Fitting

1377003493938ES

2404100-3 Dual Seat Canopy Remover

1377012029195ES

2404800-1 Dual Seat Canopy Remover Cartridge

3. REQUIREMENTS AND CONSTRAINTS:

• Technical Data Ownership: Collins Aerospace and Nammo Defense Systems currently possesses the technical data and drawings required for the manufacture of the Canopy Jettison Rocket Motors. Collins Aerospace and Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company owns the technical data and drawings for the Canopy Actuated Release Bolt and Collins Aerospace owns the technical data and drawings for the Dual Seat Canopy Remover and Dual Seat Canopy Remover Cartridge. The U.S. Government does not own or have the rights to use this data.

• Data Access Requirement: Respondents to this Sources Sought Synopsis must demonstrate independent access to all appropriate technical data, drawings, and specifications necessary for the manufacture, inspection, and testing of the listed F-16 and F-15 components.

• Qualification: The Government does not have funds available to support second source qualification efforts. Therefore, preference will be given to suppliers with a proven record of manufacturing parts and/or components of parts that are deemed explosive.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Demonstrated Experience: Provide detailed information regarding your company's relevant experience in the past three years, including:

• Performing engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of similar F-16 and F-15 egress system components or comparable energetic devices.

• Your company's experience working with energetic materials, including specific certifications.

• Specific types of testing are available at your facility for energetic materials and devices.

2. Company Profile:

A. Number of employees.

B. Office Location(s) of manufacturing facilities.

C. CAGE Code D. DUNS Number E. Small Business designation/status claimed (if applicable).

3. DISCLAIMER: No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

Interested offerors shall respond to this Source Sought Synopsis no later than 30 Oct 2025.

Questions regarding this market survey should be addressed to Shasta Selwood, phone: (801) 586-1786, e-mail: shasta.selwood@us.af.mil.

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS