Air Supply Initiator

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is seeking to procure Air Supply Initiators, components critical to the operation of the Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) system. These devices initiate the release of compressed air to pressurize and enter missile fuel tanks, thereby triggering the missile's launch procedures. This will be a single-award contract with an estimated total quantity of 200 units. The procurement falls under NAICS category 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC category 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components), indicating the specialized nature of the goods being procured. Interested vendors should note that the pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 18, 2026, with a response deadline of April 15, 2026, providing potential offerors with approximately four weeks to prepare their proposals and submit questions regarding the opportunity.

This contract opportunity includes no set-aside designation, meaning all qualified contractors regardless of size or business classification are eligible to compete. The delivery requirement spans 24 months after receipt of order (ARO), establishing a defined timeline for component manufacturing and delivery. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, the procurement of 200 units of a specialized aerospace component for a defense application suggests a substantial contract value. Potential contractors should prepare to demonstrate technical capabilities in explosives manufacturing and propellant actuated device production, along with the capacity to meet the demanding quality and reliability standards required for ALCM system components.