BLU-138/B Penetrator Warhead
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA821326RB138
- Agency
-
AFLCMC Hill AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332993 Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1325 Bombs
- Place of performance
- Hill Air Force Base, Utah, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for BLU-138/B penetrator warhead production, with responses due by 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time on October 9, 2026. The Air Force intends to assess market competitiveness and evaluate the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 332993 (Ammunition except Small Arms Manufacturing), with a 1,500-employee small business threshold.
The requirement covers the BLU-138/B 5000-pound Advanced Penetrator Warhead (empty case), CNU-754/E Shipping and Storage Container, Taper Ring, and Taper Ring Set Screws; explosive fill is excluded. Warhead assemblies must comply with the current Air Force BLU-138/B Technical Data Package. Work is performed at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
The Air Force particularly encourages responses from 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses. Ellwood National Forge Company is listed as a known qualified vendor. Small business prime contractors must perform at least 50 percent of the work.
Respondents must provide a capability statement (limited to 20 single-sided pages, 1-inch margins, 12-point font), company name and address, point of contact information, website, business category and employee count, CAGE code, current SAM.gov registration status, disclosure of small business status and applicable socio-economic certifications, foreign ownership or control status, and anticipated teaming arrangements with roles specified. Warhead assemblies must comply with the current Air Force BLU-138/B Technical Data Package; interested vendors may request the TDP and specifications via DoD SAFE by providing company information and CAGE code. This is market research only and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee a future contract.
Notice text
PURPOSE
The U.S. Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for a potential BLU-138/B procurement. This effort will determine market competitiveness and assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside.
The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332993 - Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing. This notice seeks industry feedback on capabilities, small business status, and preferred Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract lengths. Responses will validate acquisition strategy decisions.
This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract. The Government encourages responses from all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned.
Interested parties should provide:
- Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993
- Description of anticipated teaming arrangements, specifying roles of the prime and partners.
- Summary of relevant experience delivering similar services to government or commercial customers within the past three years
DESCRIPTION
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate, Munitions Sustainment Division, GBU Components Branch (EBHC), Hill AFB, Utah seeks potential contractors with the technical expertise to produce:
- BLU-138/B 5000 lb. Advanced Penetrator Warhead (EMPTY CASE)
- CNU-754/E Shipping and Storage Container
- Taper Ring
- Taper Ring Set Screws
Explosive fill is not part of this requirement. The BLU-138/B penetrator warhead is a 5000-pound class conventional penetrating weapon that fulfills the need for a capability to defeat specific very hard and deeply buried targets.
Warhead assemblies must comply with the current Air Force BLU-138/B Technical Data Package (TDP). TDPs and specifications can be requested and will be provided via DoD SAFE to qualified respondents upon written request. Requests must include:
- Company name, mailing address, email, POC, phone number
- Current CAGE code and SAM.gov registration
No reimbursement will be made for costs associated with providing information. Submission is voluntary and does not guarantee award. All responses to this Sources Sought must be submitted to the points of contact below.
USG Points of Contact:
- Primary: Ryan Mitchell (ryan.mitchell.21@us.af.mil)
- Alternate: Nicholas Padgett (nicholas.padgett.2@us.af.mil)
Any additional information will be posted on SAM.gov.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| BLU-138 Sources Sought.pdf |
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