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 conducting market research for Advanced Concept Ejection Seat (ACES) II components, specifically Harness Release Cartridge, Drogue Gun Cartridge, and Gyro Spin-Up Gas Generator. These components are required for multiple aircraft platforms including A-10, B-1, B-2, F-15, F-16, F-22, and F-117. The pre-solicitation notice seeks potential suppliers with demonstrated engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing capabilities for aerospace egress components. Interested parties must submit a comprehensive company profile by 4:00 PM MST on April 2, 2025, including details such as number of employees, office location, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and small business designation. Potential offerors can direct technical questions to Roger Mott at 801-558-3802 or roger.mott@us.af.mil.

The market research targets small businesses under NAICS Code 325920 with a size standard of 750 employees, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Current capability for these components is held by Rockwell Collins Inc. and Chemring Energetic Devices Inc., though no reimbursement will be provided for information submission. The solicitation is not set aside for any specific small business category, indicating potential for broad competition. While specific award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the complex nature of aerospace ejection seat components suggests a potentially significant contract value. The research is part of fiscal year 2025 procurement efforts and aims to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing critical aircraft safety systems.