SMDC lines for the USAF and FMS F-15 Program.

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is seeking to procure Shielded Mild Detonating Cord (SMDC) lines and explosive cord sets for the USAF and Foreign Military Sales F-15 Program. The procurement includes 11 line items totaling 101 units across various National Stock Numbers, comprising explosive cord sets and SMDC lines ranging from 3.88 to 34.88 inches in length, all critical safety items for aircraft ejection systems. Offerors must be qualified vendors capable of manufacturing these Cartridge Actuated Devices/Propellant Actuated Devices (CAD/PAD) components, with qualification efforts potentially taking up to 360 days and costing $5,000-$50,000. The evaluation will use a best value source selection process with Technical and Cost/Price factors, where Technical proposals will be rated from Outstanding to Unacceptable based on contractor understanding, work breakdown structure, milestones, and task durations. The original solicitation deadline of October 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM has been extended to October 29, 2025 at 5:00 PM via amendment.

This solicitation does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to unrestricted competition, though it mentions consideration for small businesses including women-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and HUBZone small businesses. Two potential sources have been identified: Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (CAGE 06331) and Universal Propulsion Company, Inc. (CAGE 17610), with current approved sources being PSEMC and Collins. While no specific contract value is disclosed, the procurement involves manufacturing complex explosive components with delivery expected within 18 months of contract award. The quantities range from 4 to 43 units per line item, with the largest requirement being 43 units of SMDC line NSN 1377-01-017-4534ES. Performance will occur at the contractor's facility, with inspection and acceptance at origin, and all materials must be less than 24 months old upon delivery to ensure safety and reliability standards.