# MJU-76B Pre-solicitation Synopsis Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa821326rb005 - Solicitation number: FA821326RB005 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 16, 2026 at 4:00 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: 1370 Pyrotechnics - Place of performance: Hill AFB, Utah - First posted: February 26, 2026 - Last posted: May 8, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cd883ccd8a044045a53aed33834ea7cb/view ## Description **2nd Update:** This notice will continue to be updated in the description section with responses to questions received: 1. Production CLINs are 20 month ARO DO Award or First Article Approval (CLIN 0003 First Article includes MSE) 2. A GFM list will be provided w/Solicitation. 3. The USAF anticipates CLIN 0003 delivery update will be made to 18 months ARO award. 4. FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations fill-ins are requested to be submitted in response to formal Solicitation 5. Cost or Pricing Data clauses are included in the event only one offer is received. To Be Negotiated instead of To Be Determined was used in the contract schedule, as the USAF’s new contract writing system limited nomenclature for Unit Price Column. Negotiation of CLIN pricing is not anticipated. 6. Regarding DFARS 252.215-7008 Only one Offer, The PCO responsible will need to determine the applicability at the time of bid/proposal. Exceptions within FAR 15.403-1 are considered by the PCO in the determination to request or not request further data. 7. MJU-76 Ordering Procedures Under Multiple Award Contract section2.C (p.1), has been corrected to ordering years instead of periods. 8. RFO clause removals will be updated to the formal solicitation, please advise if any discrepancies are found upon posting. 9. Attachment 23- The example RFOP may be updated respective to Order needs at the time of each RFP release. Response times are generally 15-30 days. 10. The minimum award guarantee is awarded in the first DO concurrent with the Base IDIQ award. It is separate from minimum order quantities specified in Ordering limitations Clause FAR 52.216-29. It may be helpful to view the minimum award guarantee as consideration for Contractor agreeing to the Base IDIQ award. The USAF cannot commit to making annual buys beyond the minimum order guarantee. 11. Latest TDP updates should reflect updated drawings incorporating overmolded endcap. **End of 2nd Update------ Update:** At this time, the USAF believes this solicitation will be competitive with qualified offerors. In the event only one bid is received, Certified Cost or Pricing Data may be requested. This Presolicitation notice is updated to correct an earlier provided government Draft RFP response, see below correction. **Correction from:** Contractors awarded an IDIQ contract are contractually committed to bid to RFP requests to: Contractors are not obligated to propose to Request for Order Proposals; however contractors are obligated to perform awarded Delivery Orders. This is a Pre-solicitation notice for an anticipated upcoming procurement of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flares production. The government anticipates awarding two Multiple Award Contracts (MAC) IDIQ, concurrently with the first Delivery Orders. This requirement is anticipated to be other than full and open competition with limited sources, FAR 6.302-1, Armtec and Chemring (CAGE 3DU30 & Z3487, respectively). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. See attached Draft Solicitation for details. This notice will be updated to include a near Final Draft RFP, which the government is requesting offeror feedback. ## Publications - February 26, 2026: Presolicitation, due March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 607b15d6a09c43dd8d43c1535d4ba997. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/607b15d6a09c43dd8d43c1535d4ba997/view - March 3, 2026: Presolicitation, due March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 7427cd5d5d3d4a1a90e71ca0197b43be. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7427cd5d5d3d4a1a90e71ca0197b43be/view - April 20, 2026: Presolicitation, due March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice af58a86b901b48ffb7f496790f677e2b. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/af58a86b901b48ffb7f496790f677e2b/view - April 20, 2026: Presolicitation, due March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice b505778ab74f4fa09b7d237fe8cdbc98. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b505778ab74f4fa09b7d237fe8cdbc98/view - April 20, 2026: Presolicitation, due March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice b75e7e3e45ee4cbd8bf4fb4112b27dd2. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b75e7e3e45ee4cbd8bf4fb4112b27dd2/view - May 8, 2026: Presolicitation, due March 16, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice cd883ccd8a044045a53aed33834ea7cb. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/cd883ccd8a044045a53aed33834ea7cb/view ## Points of contact - Ellis Swenson, ellis.swenson@us.af.mil - Ryan P Walker, ryan.walker.3@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa821326rb005.