JL42, JL43, JL44 Aircraft Fire Extinguisher Cartridges

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
PANROC26P0000031613
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
325920 Explosives Manufacturing
Place of performance
United States

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About this opportunity

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island Arsenal is procuring Aircraft Fire Extinguisher Cartridges identified by Department of Defense Identification Codes JL42, JL43, and JL44. This procurement will be conducted as a sole source acquisition under Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1, indicating that only one responsible source—Pacific Scientific Energetics Materials Company (PacSci EMC) based in Arizona—can satisfy the Army's requirements. The applicable industry classification is NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees, and the Product Service Code is 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components). This pre-solicitation notice is intended exclusively for subcontracting opportunities and does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The notice was posted on April 28, 2026, with a deadline of May 14, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to Emily Kundel, Alyson Bigham, or Caitlyn Smith at the Army Contracting Command.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation, as it is structured as a sole source award to Pacific Scientific Energetics Materials Company. The notice does not disclose specific award values, budget ranges, or procurement quantities for these fire extinguisher cartridges. As a pre-solicitation notice rather than a formal solicitation or request for proposal, this announcement serves primarily to inform potential subcontractors of the upcoming procurement and provide them an opportunity to participate in the supply chain through the prime contractor. No evaluation criteria, proposal response deadlines, or detailed technical requirements are specified in this notice, as the procurement bypasses competitive bidding entirely. Interested subcontractors should contact the designated contracting officers for additional information regarding subcontracting opportunities related to this sole source acquisition.

Notice text

The U.S. Army Contracting Command, Rock Island intends to procure Aircraft Fire Extinguisher Cartridges, Department of Defense Identification Code (DODIC) JL42, JL43, and JL44 via a sole source procurement to Pacific Scientific Energetics Materials Company (PacSci EMC, AZ) in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice is intended for subcontracting opportunities only; it is not a request for competitive proposals.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code applicable to this announcement is 325920 with a size standard of 750 employees.

This synopsis does not constitute an RFP and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. All questions and comments regarding this notice shall be directed to Emily Kundel at emily.a.kundel.civ@army.mil, Alyson Bigham at alyson.m.bigham.civ@army.mil, and Caitlyn Smith at caitlyn.l.smith3.civ@army.mil.

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