# UWARS Parachute Release

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa821325ruwars

- Solicitation number: FA8213-25-R-UWARS
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Agency: Department of the Air Force
- Contracting office: FA8213 AFLCMC Ebhk (FA8213)
- NAICS: 325920 Explosives Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1377 Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components
- First posted: May 5, 2025
- Last posted: May 5, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bb7c2955dc5f401c8ac0eced4ffeed14/view

## Description

This notice is NOT a solicitation, but rather a pre-solicitation synopsis in support of the CAD/PAD program office. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price contract with estimated awarded date in September 2025. The requirement is NOT set aside for small businesses and is restricted to qualified vendors. The anticipated qualified source for this requirement is:

**MISSION SYSTEMS DAVENPORT, INC., CAGE:** 99251. The proposed solicitation is anticipated to be made available through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE), https://www.sam.gov, approximately in June 2025. It is suggested that small businesses or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement contact the firm listed above. 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. If a proposal does not include a qualification package, consideration of the proposal will not occur.

**NSN:**

**1377013941271ES P/N 1814-017-02 CAGE 99251 NOUN:**

**PARACHUTE RELEASE DESCRIPTION:** Aluminum housing which contains a circuit board, four batteries, an electro-explosive initiator with a semiconductor bridgewire, and Titanium Subhydride Potassium Perchlorate (explosive material). A Built-In-Test (BIT) button, two sensing contacts, and an indicator light are located on the housing. Two retractable steel pins protrude outward from the housing. An environmental cover/Electromagnetic Impulse (EMI) gasket is held in place by four screws. Estimated QTY:

**2,863 NSN:**

**1377013941272ES P/N 1814-017-01 CAGE 99251 NOUN:**

**PARACHUTE RELEASE DESCRIPTION:** Aluminum housing which contains a circuit board, four batteries, an electro-explosive initiator with a semiconductor bridgewire, and Titanium Subhydride Potassium Perchlorate (explosive material). A Built-In-Test (BIT) button, two sensing contacts, and an indicator light are located on the housing. Two retractable steel pins protrude outward from the housing. An environmental cover/Electromagnetic Impulse (EMI) gasket is held in place by four screws. Estimated QTY: 1,535

## Publications

- May 5, 2025: Presolicitation, due May 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM EDT. Notice bb7c2955dc5f401c8ac0eced4ffeed14. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/bb7c2955dc5f401c8ac0eced4ffeed14/view

## Points of contact

- Jaide Sarchenko, jaide.sarchenko@us.af.mil, 8015862526
- Jason Lema, jason.lema@us.af.mil, 8017754583

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