MJU-75 Flare

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center Hill Air Force Base has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for MJU-75/B Infrared Countermeasure Flares, which are critical military equipment used primarily on fighter aircraft for defense against infrared-guided missiles. This market research initiative seeks to identify potential small business manufacturers capable of producing replenishment spares for this pyrotechnic defense system. Prospective vendors must demonstrate extensive manufacturing experience with the MJU-75/B Flare system and possess specific certifications including an approved Form DD 2345 and Joint Certification Program certification number. Companies responding to this synopsis must submit detailed information including their business description, size classification, certifications, proposed participation method as either prime contractor or subcontractor, relevant experience, potential teaming arrangements, and risk mitigation strategies. The response deadline for this Sources Sought notice is July 25, 2025, with the original posting date of June 25, 2025.

This opportunity specifically targets small businesses under NAICS code 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns, though no specific set-aside designation has been applied to this pre-solicitation phase. The qualification process for potential suppliers is extensive and rigorous, requiring approximately 360 days to complete at an estimated cost of $200,000 for testing and evaluation procedures. Only U.S. suppliers will be considered for this procurement, with potential exceptions requiring special permissions due to the classified nature of the military technology involved. The Air Force emphasizes the critical importance of these flares, noting that procurement from unqualified sources could result in equipment failure, degraded aircraft mission capability, or potential loss of aircraft and crew. No incumbent contractors or specific award values have been disclosed in the available documentation, as this represents the initial market research phase of the acquisition process.