FMS F-15 Fire Cartridge
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- Solicitation number
- FA8213-25-Q-3000
- 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
- Points of contact
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- Stephanie Martin stephanie.martin.24@us.af.mil (801) 777-2949
- Lauren Johnston lauren.johnston.4@us.af.mil (801) 586-6015
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 contractors for the procurement of F-15 Fire Extinguisher Cartridges through Foreign Military Sales (FMS) to multiple countries including Korea, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore. These aircraft ejection system life support ballistic devices are critical safety items requiring stringent manufacturing qualifications and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, along with comprehensive packaging, preservation, and marking requirements per military specifications. Contractors must undergo a rigorous qualification process including facility evaluation, data verification, process verification, and testing, with estimated qualification costs ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 and an estimated 360-day qualification effort. Only United States and Canada suppliers will be considered for this ammunition manufacturing contract classified under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on June 25, 2025, with a due date of July 11, 2025, for this draft solicitation (FA8213-25-Q-3000).
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and currently has three approved sources: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (PSEMC) in Chandler, Meggitt Safety Systems, Inc., and Applied Energy Technology Corp. The contract requires delivery of 364 total fire extinguisher cartridges, with 110 cartridges designated for each of the four participating FMS countries. Each cartridge is a steel device measuring 1.53 inches in length and 0.40 inches in diameter, containing a 0.0008 lb explosive charge and electrically initiated for use in F-15 aircraft fire suppression systems. The cartridges are identified by NSN 1377-00-280-0272 and DODIC RY49, with firm fixed pricing structure and F.O.B. Origin delivery terms. The contract includes a 120-day price firm period and requires extensive documentation including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) submissions, hazardous material shipping reports (REPSHIP), and compliance with multiple military packaging standards.
Notice text
Draft solicitation notice for FMS F-15 Fire Cartridges
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| REPSHIP.pdf | ||
| JQR 00-280-0272 (F-15 FEX cart) sign.pdf | ||
| SOW Packaging.pdf | ||
| CDRLs.pdf | ||
| Air Spec.docx | DOCX document | |
| FA8213-25-Q-3000.pdf | ||
| SPI.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FMS F-15 Fire Cartridge - Solicitation | Solicitation | |
| FMS F-15 Fire Cartridge | Pre-Solicitation | |
| FMS F-15 Fire Cartridge | Pre-Solicitation |
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