Arm Fire Initiator Remanufacture

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is seeking remanufactured arm fire initiators through this pre-solicitation notice. These initiators are critical components used to activate the Flotation Equipment Deployment System (FEDS) panel assemblies installed in C-17 aircraft, enabling emergency deployment of life rafts and aircrew escape routes by initiating explosive charges that cut through the aircraft fuselage. The procurement falls under the Explosives Manufacturing NAICS category (325920) and involves three specific types of initiators: electrical, external, and internal variants, each identified by distinct NSN/DODIC part numbers. While the pre-solicitation notice does not specify detailed evaluation criteria or technical requirements beyond the part identification numbers, interested contractors should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in explosives manufacturing and adherence to defense contracting regulations. The pre-solicitation was posted on April 8, 2026, with responses due by April 23, 2026, providing a two-week window for potential vendors to express interest and obtain additional solicitation details.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations, meaning all eligible contractors regardless of business size or status may compete. The contract requires remanufacturing of 177 electrical arm fire initiators (part number 824054-101), 99 external initiators (part number 824355-2), and 350 internal initiators (part number 824355-1), totaling 626 units across the three variants. The notice does not disclose the incumbent contractor, historical award values, or specific budget allocation ranges at this pre-solicitation stage. Contractors should note that this represents a remanufacturing effort rather than new production, which may impose additional technical and quality control requirements related to component refurbishment and certification standards for military explosives applications. The PSC category designation of 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components) confirms the technical focus area for vendor qualification purposes.