Initiator, Cartridge Actuated

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base (AFLCMC Hill AFB) is seeking to procure Initiator, Cartridge Actuated components for F-15 aircraft through an electronic solicitation process. The pre-solicitation notice outlines requirements for three specific line items involving aluminum body initiators with a 0.4-second internal delay, targeting manufacturers of explosive devices under NAICS category 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing). The solicitation is directly targeted to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials in Hollister, CA, and Chemring Energetic Devices Inc. in Downers Grove, IL, while remaining open to other qualified vendors. The pre-solicitation notice indicates an intent to compete contract line items, with an expected electronic submission procedure. The critical response deadline is April 11, 2025, providing potential bidders approximately two weeks to prepare and submit their proposals.

The pre-solicitation notice does not include a specific set-aside designation, suggesting full and open competition. The contract involves procuring 90 units for Line Items 0001 and 0001AA, and 4 units for Line Item 0001AB, all with identical specifications and NSN 1377012038651ES. Delivery is scheduled for 18 months following contract award, with specified destinations at DIS002 and DSR004. Line Item 0002 includes a requirement for data documentation using DD Form 1423-1, which will be attached as Exhibit A. While specific award values are not disclosed, the procurement focuses on precision components for military aircraft, indicating potential significant contract value. The solicitation's narrow initial targeting suggests a highly specialized procurement with specific technical requirements for explosive device manufacturers.