F-15 SMDC Cord Explosive Cord Set

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify responsible sources for two explosive cord set components: NSN 1377-01-333-9317ES (Explosive Cord Set, Escape System) and NSN 1377-01-069-7777ES (Explosive Cord Set SMDC). This pre-solicitation notice seeks to determine procurement strategy and gather information from potential contractors in the explosives manufacturing sector (NAICS 325920). Prospective offerors must demonstrate relevant experience performing engineering, manufacturing, remanufacturing, inspection, and testing of similar egress components within the last three years and must possess access to all appropriate proprietary data required for manufacturing, as the U.S. Government does not own or have rights to such data. Interested parties should respond by February 27, 2026, providing company profile information including employee count, office location, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, small business designation, anticipated teaming arrangements with clear delineation of prime versus partner responsibilities, and descriptions of similar services provided to Government and commercial customers over the past three years. This synopsis is for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation.

No set-aside designation has been applied to this procurement; however, the Government has expressed particular interest in small business concerns, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small businesses. The notice does not identify any incumbent contractors or current contract holders. No award value, budget range, or specific quantity of goods is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, as this is a market research phase intended to inform the Government's procurement strategy rather than a formal solicitation with established contract values. The small business size standard for this NAICS code is 750 employees. Interested parties should note that no reimbursement will be provided for response costs or second source qualification efforts, and responses to this sources sought announcement are voluntary and for planning purposes only.