T-37, T-38 and F5 Rotary Actuators

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is procuring rotary actuators for the T-37, T-38, and F-5 aircraft through solicitation FA8213-26-R-3009. These devices are explosive cartridge actuators classified as Hazard Class 1.4C power devices containing UN0276 materials, designed for aircraft ejection seat systems. The solicitation requires contractors to hold ISO 9001:2015 certification and comply with higher-level contract quality requirements, including comprehensive testing, documentation, and hazardous materials handling protocols. Contractors must submit firm fixed price bids and acknowledge receipt of the solicitation amendment. The revised proposal deadline is April 21, 2026 at 1600 Mountain Daylight Time, with offers originally due March 30, 2026 before the extension was issued on March 11, 2026.

The acquisition is unrestricted with no set-aside designation, though the government has indicated intent to award a sole source contract to Nammo Defense Systems Inc. (CAGE Code 12116) located in Mesa, Arizona, with interested parties permitted to submit competing proposals subject to qualification requirements. The procurement targets 35 rotary actuator units for the T-38 and 26 units for the T-37 with an 18-month delivery requirement, and includes foreign military sales designations for countries including Australia, Iraq, and Thailand. The contract incorporates mandatory data deliverables including Ammunition Data Cards, engineering change proposals, test reports, and diminishing manufacturing sources assessments submitted through the WAWF system. Work will be performed at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the contractor's origin facility. Contractors must ensure all energetic materials and components do not exceed 24 months from original manufacturing date and maintain full traceability to Department of Defense-qualified manufacturers.