Fire Extinguisher Cartridges (TY61, MU26 & MU27)

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, on behalf of the Project Manager for Close Combat Systems (PM-CCS), is seeking capable manufacturers for three aircraft fire extinguisher cartridge products designated TY61, MU26, and MU27 for use in KC-135 aircraft and other military platforms. These electrically initiated explosive devices are classified as critical safety items essential for aircrew survival, and their procurement is vital to prevent aircraft groundings and mission delays. Prospective contractors must demonstrate expertise in propellant manufacturing and casting, energetic material and explosive handling and loading, welding, machining, bridge wire and electrical circuitry, and shock wave propagation. The government is conducting this market research under NAICS Code 325920 (Explosive Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard to determine whether the procurement can be competitive and/or set aside for small businesses. Responses to this sources sought notice must be submitted electronically by February 18, 2026, and should address company capabilities, facility descriptions, personnel experience, quality systems, past manufacturing experience, production capacity, supply chain risk mitigation strategies, and business size status, including registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).

This pre-solicitation notice does not utilize a set-aside designation, though the government has expressed interest in small business concerns, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business enterprises. No incumbent contractor or current award value has been identified in this sources sought notice, as the government is in the early stages of market research and has not yet determined the final acquisition strategy. Interested parties should submit responses directly to the three identified government points of contact: Ms. Caitlyn Smith, Ms. Meghan Newman, and Ms. Emily Kundel at Army Contracting Command, Rock Island, Rock Island, Illinois 61299-8000, with submission made via email to the provided contact addresses. Respondents must include their DUNS number and CAGE Code and provide information regarding any anticipated teaming arrangements and descriptions of similar services offered to government and commercial customers over the past three years. While specific production quantities and contract value are not detailed in this notice, contractors should be prepared to demonstrate their monthly production capacity and explain their supply chain management strategies to ensure reliable delivery of these critical safety items.