F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System Explosive Shape Charges

The U.S. Air Force is seeking capability information from qualified sources able to manufacture, test, and deliver explosive shape charges for the F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System.

United States of America > DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE > FA8615 AFLCMC WAMK F16 (FIGHTER AND ADVANCED AIRCRAFT)


General
Open (active)
FA8615-27-RFI-SCRS
Oct 12, 2026 09:00 PM
Sep 11, 2026 02:57 PM
2 years
Sources Sought
Federal
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Contact
mellisa.flanagan@us.af.mil
+19377137274
2725 C Street, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, USA
Submission Instructions
Description

This Sources Sought/RFI seeks qualified manufacturers capable of producing, testing, and delivering high-precision explosive shape charges for the F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System. The requirement concerns an FFF-equivalent or build-to-print Shaped Charge Assembly, P/N 52238-1, incorporating a lead-sheathed PBXN-5 linear shaped charge, dual detonators containing RDX and Lead Azide, an integrated four-pin electrical connector, and specified firing characteristics. The Government may provide a restricted Technical Data Package for build-to-print production, and respondents may identify an existing qualified equivalent. Respondents must describe their explosives and CAD/PAD manufacturing experience; licensing, zoning, and safety capabilities for handling sensitive energetics; build-to-print and testing capabilities, including radiographic examination, electrical verification, and lot acceptance testing; supply-chain security; and ITAR/DDTC compliance. Responses must use the provided Response Submittal Template, address the listed technical and manufacturing topics and up to three relevant past-performance examples from the last 10 years, remain within 10 single-sided pages including the cover page, and be submitted as an unclassified PDF. This notice is for market research and is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations.

Classification Codes
NAICS325920Explosives Manufacturing
PSC1377Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components
Smart Codes
explosive shape chargescartridge actuated devicesexplosives manufacturing
Specifications
Supply Only
Timeline
Sep 11, 2026 02:57 PM-Published Date
Oct 2, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 12, 2026 09:00 PM-Response Deadline
Oct 27, 2026-Inactive Date
Requirements
Required
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 10 years
Documents
TitleDate Posted
Attachment 1 Response Submittal Template 1.docxSep 11, 2026 12:00 PM
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