Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II Harness Release Cartridge, Drogue Gun Cartridge, and Gyro Spin-Up Gas Generator

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is seeking to procure Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II components, specifically harness release cartridges, drogue gun cartridges, and gyro spin-up gas generators. This procurement falls under the explosives manufacturing NAICS category and involves cartridge and propellant actuated devices and components. The solicitation includes three main line items with different part numbers and NSN codes, requiring distribution across multiple ship-to locations ranging from 16 to 22 different delivery points per line item. A data delivery requirement is also included with a one-calendar-day delivery timeline utilizing electronic solicitation procedures. The opportunity was posted on August 21, 2025, with responses due by September 5, 2025, providing potential contractors with a two-week response window.

This procurement does not include any set-aside designations and appears to be a full and open competition. The government has identified two potential vendors in the solicitation documentation: Rockwell Collins Inc. located in Fairfield, California, and Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. in Downers Grove, Illinois. The total quantities involved include 1,016 units for the first line item, 373 units plus 24 first articles for the second line item, and 557 units plus 24 first articles for the third line item. The procurement involves first article testing requirements for two of the three line items, indicating quality assurance measures for these specialized military components. The wide distribution requirement across numerous ship-to codes suggests this contract will support multiple Air Force installations or operational units requiring these critical ejection seat components.