Vernier Rocket Motor REMAN
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA8213-26-R-3004
- Agency
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AFLCMC Hill AFB
Lifecycle Management Center, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is seeking to procure Vernier Rocket Motors for the ACES II ejection system through a competitive procurement under the CAD/PAD program office. These motors are ballistic devices constructed primarily of steel with an explosive charge of 1.10 lbs that stabilize ejection seats during the ejection sequence. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for consideration, and contractors not already qualified must submit a qualification package in accordance with FAR 52.209-1. The anticipated solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov on approximately December 8, 2025, with a formal response deadline of December 4, 2025 for this pre-solicitation notice. The estimated award date is approximately May 2026, and contractors should note that the government reserves the right not to delay award to permit unqualified offerors to submit evidence of qualification.
This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and will be conducted as a competitive solicitation between Rockwell Collins (CAGE Code 13499) and NAMMO Defense Systems (CAGE Code 12116). The requirement calls for an estimated quantity of 225 units with a delivery schedule of December 31, 2027 to shipping location FV2172. The motors are classified under NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) and PSC 1377 (Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components), with two National Stock Numbers and corresponding part numbers identified for the two competing contractors. While no specific contract value is provided in this pre-solicitation notice, interested small business firms are encouraged to contact the named prime contractors regarding potential subcontracting opportunities.
Notice text
NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis in support of the CAD/PAD program office. The estimated award date is approximately May 2026. The requirement is NOT set-aside for small businesses. This will be competitive between Rockwell Collins; CAGE Code: 13499 and NAMMO Defense Systems; CAGE Code: 12116. The proposed solicitation is anticipated to be made available through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) < https://www.sam.gov >, on approximately December 08, 2025. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement contact the firms listed. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Qualification package required for those contractors who are not already qualified (See FAR 52.209-1). Unless determined to be in the Government’s interest, award of this anticipated contract shall not be delayed to permit an offeror to submit evidence of qualification.
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CLIN 0001:
NSN: 1377-01-255-1650ES; P/N: 50436-11; CAGE: 12116; DODIC: MT32
ALT NSN: 1377-01-318-1830ES; P/N: 1340-1; CAGE: 13499; DODIC: MD98
NOUN: VERNIER ROCKET MOTOR
TLI: 5; CC: LA; IMQ: ERRC: T; AUTH FY25 RDM COMP
DESCRIPTION: ACES II Vernier Rocket Motor; ACFT EJECTION SYSTEM LIFE SUPPORT BALLISTIC DEVICE. PREDOMINATE MATERIAL IS STEEL WITH AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE OF 1.10 LBS. FUNCTION: STABILIZES THE EJECTION SEAT DURING THE EJECTION SEQUENCE.
AMC: 1 AMSC: C REQ/DES: R Del Sched: 31DEC2027 Ship To: FV2172 Mark For: 09 ACCT
ESTIMATED QTY: 225 EA
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 15. JHCS_COMBINED.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Vernier Rocket Motor REMAN | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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