F-15 Initiators
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8213-25-R-3021
- 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
- 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 is seeking potential sources for aircraft ejection system initiators and related ballistic devices through this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement involves multiple explosive cartridge components classified as power device cartridges (Hazard Class 1.4C) used in F-15 aircraft ejection systems and external canopy jettison applications. These initiators are precision-engineered aluminum components with explosive charges ranging from 0.0003 to 0.0009 pounds and must meet strict Department of Defense hazardous materials specifications and UN Number 0276 classifications. Interested parties should note that this is a pre-solicitation notice for information and planning purposes only, and the formal solicitation is expected to follow. The deadline for interested vendors to respond to this pre-solicitation notice is March 6, 2026, and potential offerors are encouraged to register interest during this preliminary phase.
This procurement carries no set-aside designations and targets multiple item variants with significant quantity requirements. The government estimates purchasing approximately 200 units of the gas-to-gas initiator (P/N 2130300-1), 51 units of the 2.0-second delay initiator cartridge (P/N 3123900-6), and 51 units of the 1.5-second delay initiator cartridge (P/N 3123900-5), along with quantities of external canopy jettison initiators and alternative configuration parts. The requirement falls under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components), indicating that qualified explosive manufacturers with appropriate Department of Defense security clearances and explosives handling capabilities will be considered. While specific budget information is not disclosed in this pre-solicitation phase, the authorization references FY25 RDM and FMS AUTH IS-D-CBQ.001, suggesting funding availability. All items referenced include alternative NSNs and cage codes, providing flexibility in sourcing options for interested contractors.
Notice text
1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Pre-Solicitation to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.
2. REQUIREMENT DETAILS:
NSN: 1377-00-238-0552ES, P/N: 2130300-1, CAGE: 17610, DODIC: M720
Alt NSN: 1377-01-425-0548ES, P/N: 6124100, CAGE: 93455, DODIC: M720
NOUN: Initiator, Gas-to-Gas
TLI: 1 QUP: 1 IMQ: 200 CC: LA
AUTH: FY25 RDM COMP
ITEM DESCRIPTION: ACFT EJECTION SYS (LIFE SUPPORT) BALLISTIC DEVICE. PREDOM MAT'L IS
ALUMINUM WITH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE OF 0.0003 LBS, LENGTH 4.7 IN, DIAMETER 1.0 IN and is
BALLISTIC INITIATED.
ESTIMATED QTYS: 200 UNITS
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NSN: 1377-01-318-7696ES, P/N: 3123900-6, CAGE: 17610, DODIC: MT15
ALT NSN: 1377-01-414-8935ES, P/N: 6123100, CAGE: 93455, DODIC: MU84
NOUN: Initiator Cartridge (2.0 sec delay)
TLI: 1 QUP: 1 IMQ: 000 CC: LA
AUTH: FMS AUTH IS-D-CBQ.001
ITEM DESCRIPTION: ACFT EJECTION SYS (LIFE SUPPORT) BALLISTIC DEVICE. PREDOM MAT'L IS
ALUMINUM WITH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE OF 0.0004 LBS, LENGTH 4.68 IN, DIAMETER 1.030 IN AND IS
GAS INITIATED.
ESTIMATED QTYS: 51 UNITS
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NSN: 1377-01-318-7697ES, P/N: 3123900-5, CAGE: 17610, DODIC: MT14
ALT NSN: 1377-01-414-8934ES, P/N: 6122100, CAGE: 93455, DODIC: MU87
NOUN: Initiator Cartridge (1.5 sec delay)
TLI: 1 QUP: 1 IMQ: 000 CC: LA
AUTH: FMS AUTH: IS-D-CBQ.001
ITEM DESCRIPTION: ACFT EJECTION SYS (LIFE SUPPORT) BALLISTIC DEVICE. PREDOM MAT'L IS
ALUMINUM WITH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE OF .0004, LENGTH 4.68 IN, DIAM 1.030 IN. GAS INITIATED.
ESTIMATED QTYS: 51 UNITS
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NSN: 1377-01-063-2198ES DODIC: MC63 P/N: 2271100-1 CAGE: 17610
alt NSN: 1377-01-166-4264ES DODIC: MH65 P/N: 6028100 CAGE: 93455
NOUN: INITIATOR, EXTERNAL CANOPY JETTISON ERRC: T
TLI: 1 IMQ: 000 CC: LA
FMS AUTH: IS-D-CBQ.001
DESCRIPTION: INITIATOR USED TO EXTERNALLY JETTISON THE CANOPY. LENGTH: 4.1700 IN,
WIDTH: 2.000 IN, HEIGHT: 0.7500 IN, WEIGHT: 0.2200 LBS.
ESTIMATED QTYS: 16 UNITS
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Prospective offerors are advised that foreign participation is permitted at the prime contractor level.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JHCS - 2.pdf | ||
| JHCS_combined.pdf | ||
| JHCS - 1.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| F-15 Initiators | Pre-Solicitation |
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