Vernier Rocket Motor REMAN

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Hill Air Force Base is soliciting proposals for the remanufacture of ACES II Vernier Rocket Motors, critical safety components used in aircraft ejection systems. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to receive, disassemble, inspect, remanufacture, and test supplied Vernier Rocket Motor components, restoring them to serviceable condition while ensuring 100% compliance with original specifications. Key requirements include electrostatic discharge control, comprehensive non-destructive testing, corrosion treatment, strict handling of explosive materials, and generation of required technical documentation including Ammunition Data Cards and Lot Acceptance Test Reports. The government will evaluate proposals using a best value source selection approach, with technical factors significantly more important than cost; evaluation criteria include mandatory pre-qualification as a CAD/PAD vendor and submission of a detailed project schedule with clearly defined milestones, Work Breakdown Structure, and realistic task durations. Proposals are due February 16, 2026, and must be submitted electronically in readable formats such as Adobe Acrobat, MS Word, Excel, or Microsoft Project.

This solicitation does not utilize a set-aside designation, though the referenced contract FA8213-26-R-3004 indicates the acquisition for 225 Vernier Rocket Motors was set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325920 with a size standard of 750 employees. Potential incumbents include Rockwell Collins Inc. and NAMMO Defense Systems, which were identified as competitive bidders in related prior solicitations. The contract involves remanufacturing a lot size limited to 400 assemblies plus test assets, with strict age restrictions on energetic materials not to exceed 24 months since manufacture. All work must comply with multiple military standards and technical orders, and deliverables will be reviewed by government quality assurance representatives at Hill Air Force Base. Performance will occur in the United States, with all hazardous material shipments, packaging, and marking requirements following specialized military and international standards as detailed in the associated packaging and statement of work documentation.