Sources sought synopsis FY26 FMS IRI

The Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of engineering and manufacturing the Inertia Reel Initiator (MH59), part number 0113226-23. This Sources Sought synopsis seeks qualified contractors with demonstrated experience in engineering, manufacturing, inspection, and testing of similar remover cartridges completed within the past five years. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 325920 (Explosive Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard and PSC Code 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components). Interested parties must demonstrate relevant experience and submit capability statements including company profile information, CAGE Code, Unique Entity Identifier Number, small business designation status, teaming arrangements, and descriptions of similar services provided to government and commercial customers over the past three years. Responses are due by 2:00 PM MST on April 16, 2026, and all inquiries should be directed to Capt Leila Rahebi at leila.rahebi@us.af.mil. This is market research only and no contract will be awarded from this synopsis; responses are for planning and acquisition strategy determination purposes.

This Sources Sought notice includes no set-aside designation, though the government prioritizes responses from small businesses, including 8(a) firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned enterprises, HUBZone businesses, and Women-Owned small businesses. Rockwell Collins Inc currently holds the capability and technical drawings for the Inertia Reel Initiator, though the U.S. Government does not own or possess rights to the required manufacturing data. No specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. Respondents must possess access to all appropriate technical data required for manufacturing, and the government will provide no reimbursement for response costs. The formal solicitation (Solicitation Number FA821326R3024) is anticipated to be released following this market research phase to encourage competitive responses from qualified sources identified through this process.