BBU-35A/B Impulse Cartridges
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8213-25-R-3001
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Hill AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Hill AFB, Utah, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for BBU-35A/B Impulse Cartridges (NSN 1377-01-642-1574), which are used to eject chaff and flare countermeasures from aircraft. The agency is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing these explosive devices and to determine the appropriate procurement strategy moving forward. Interested companies must submit a comprehensive 20-page response detailing their business capabilities, manufacturing facilities, testing capabilities, quality standards, and ability to handle classified information, with particular emphasis on experience from the past 10 years. All potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) to be considered for this opportunity. Responses must be submitted via email to Ellis Swenson and Ryan Walker by August 8, 2025.
The government is specifically exploring whether this procurement can be designated as a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 325920 (Explosive Manufacturing), which has a size standard of 750 employees, and small businesses possessing the required capabilities are particularly encouraged to respond. No current set-aside designation has been established, as the agency will use the market research responses to determine whether to proceed with a small business set-aside, full and open competition, or multiple award strategy. The synopsis does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific award values, as this is a preliminary market research effort rather than a formal solicitation. The government has not disclosed quantity requirements, contract duration, or budget ranges at this stage of the procurement process. The responses will inform the Air Force's decision on the final procurement approach and may result in various contracting strategies depending on the capabilities demonstrated by interested parties.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for BBU-35A/B Impulse Cartridge production, see attached for details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Synopsis BBU-35.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| F-16 canopy-jettisoned rocket motor | Pre-Solicitation |
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