US-FED-00000394021 - Manufacturing of Explosive Shape Charges for F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System - Deadline October 12,2026

SOURCES SOUGHT / CAPABILITIES REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (CRFI)Name/Subject: Manufacturing of Explosive Shape Charges for F–16 Spin Chute Recovery SystemNotice ID / Unique Identifier: FA8615–27–RFI–SCRSContract Opportunity Type/Notice Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)NAICS Code: 325920 Explosives Manufacturing (Small Business Size Standard: 750 employees)Product Service Code (PSC): 1377 Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Rescue Equipment ComponentsPlace of Performance: Contractor Manufacturing Facilities and/or Government Flight Test FacilitiesResponse Date: 30 days from publicationPoints of Contact (POC):Contracting Officer: Mellisa Flanagan, [email? redacted]Contract Specialist: Omar Inman, [email? redacted]1.0 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSEThis is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought notice issued by the Department of War, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Fighters and Advanced Aircraft Directorate (WA), F–16 Program Office (DEPT OF WAR/ DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE/ AFMC/ AFLCMC/ WAM (F–16 Division).This is NOT a solicitation for proposals, proposal abstracts, or quotations. The purpose of this CRFI is to conduct market research in accordance with RFO Part 10 to identify potential sources (including Small Businesses, SDB, 8(a), HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, and WOSB) with the technical capabilities, licensing, safety certifications, and manufacturing maturity to produce, test, and deliver small explosive shape charges used in the F–16 Spin Chute Recovery System.The information gathered from this notice will assist the Government in determining the appropriate acquisition strategy, specifically whether a 100% Small Business Set–Aside (SBSA) or full and open competition is appropriate. The Government is contemplating a Firm–Fixed–Price (FFP) contract structure with an estimated 24–month period of performance.2.0 BACKGROUND / REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION2.1 Program OverviewThe F–16 Program Office requires explosive shape charges to support critical aeromechanical flight test missions. To execute high Angle of Attack (AoA) flight tests safely, the test aircraft must be equipped with a functional Spin Chute Recovery System (SCRS). A critical component of this emergency safety system is a specialized explosive shape charge used to initiate deployment of the spin recovery chute. The Government`s current inventory of these devices is insufficient to support the upcoming flight test schedule.The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of this component is no longer manufacturing it. Therefore, the Government is seeking qualified sources to produce these components. The Government may provide a Technical Data Package (TDP) for a build–to–print effort, and/or will consider proposals for an existing, qualified component that meets the form, fit, and function (FFF) requirements of the original part.2.2 Technical Reference of the Component