# F-16 Canopy Actuated Release Bolt

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa821326r3021

- Solicitation number: FA821326R3021
- Notice type: Solicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was May 13, 2026 at 7:00 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
- Place of performance: Utah
- First posted: April 13, 2026
- Last posted: April 13, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b69bb813b7534f2dab5b730412c2fa83/view

## Description

The Canopy Actuated Release Bolt (CARB), used on the F-16 aircraft, is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) essential for aircrew survival. The CARB consists of a high-strength steel body that is configured with an internal passage for the explosive train, a port at each end for the attachment of a Detonation Transfer Assembly (DTA), and two circumferential grooves. The explosive train consists of two base charges, four transfer charges, and an interconnecting charge. Failure of the CARB could result in serious injury or death.

## Publications

- April 13, 2026: Solicitation, due May 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT. Notice b69bb813b7534f2dab5b730412c2fa83. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b69bb813b7534f2dab5b730412c2fa83/view

## Points of contact

- Darin Barnes, darin.barnes@us.af.mil

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