MK 21 Spin Gas Generator (SGG) Delay Initiator
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8214-25-R-2121
- Agency
-
Nuclear Weapons Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Hill Air Force Base, Utah 84056, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking potential suppliers for MK 21 Spin Gas Generator (SGG) Delay Initiators used on the Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile. The solicitation requires suppliers to demonstrate comprehensive capabilities in manufacturing electroexplosive devices, including equipment and material production, obsolescence mitigation expertise, and proven quality management systems. Interested vendors must submit a 10-page white paper capability statement detailing their qualifications, with technical data access contingent upon DD Form 2345 certification. The government will evaluate potential suppliers based on their ability to manufacture a 7.2-second time delay device with specific technical specifications (Stock Number 1377-01-246-1728ES, Part Number 3364100-4). Responses must be submitted by March 17, 2024, with the primary point of contact being Michelle Love, who can be reached at michelle.love.1@us.af.mil.
The pre-solicitation notice does not include a specific set-aside, but encourages participation from small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned concerns. The Air Force requires approximately 150 delay initiators for qualification testing and a minimum of 900 units for replenishment spares, indicating a potential significant procurement opportunity. The contract falls under NAICS code 325920 for Explosives Manufacturing, with a size standard of 750 employees. While no specific award value is mentioned, the procurement suggests a substantial contract for a critical component of the Minuteman III missile system. The government's emphasis on qualification testing and detailed capability requirements indicates a rigorous selection process for this sensitive military equipment procurement.
Notice text
Please see pdf attachment of Sources Sought Synopsis.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| MK21 SPIN GAS GENERATOR DELAY INITIATOR SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS.pdf |
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