# Pre-Solicitation Notice - ARD-446 & ARD-863 Impulse Cartridges

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa821326rbxxx

- Solicitation number: FA821326RBXXX
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 9, 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: 1377 Cartridge and Propellant Actuated Devices and Components
- Place of performance: Hill AFB, Utah
- First posted: March 24, 2026
- Last posted: March 24, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9adc09cbfe65447981e53a253fdcb899/view

## Description

This is a Pre-solicitation notice for an anticipated upcoming procurement for ARD 446-1B & 863-1A1W Impulse Cartridges (NSN 1377014821555 & 1377013692492, respectively). The government contemplates awarding one (1), five (5) year IDIQ contract with a $49M ceiling. This requirement is anticipated to be other than full and open competition with only one responsible source, FAR 6.302-1, Olin Winchester LLC (CAGE: 83WW3). Olin owns the technical data package for these items.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered by the agency. This requirement includes qualification requirements in order to be eligible for award; offerors may inquire to the POC listed in this notice. The solicitation will be made available through Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) procedures. Solicitation will be posted to SAM.gov. The Product Service Code and North American Industry Classification System for this requirement are as follows:

**PSC:**

**1377 NAICS:** 325920

## Publications

- March 24, 2026: Presolicitation, due April 9, 2026 at 4:00 PM EDT. Notice 9adc09cbfe65447981e53a253fdcb899. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9adc09cbfe65447981e53a253fdcb899/view

## Points of contact

- Ellis Swenson, ellis.swenson@us.af.mil
- Taylor Dunn, taylor.dunn.6@us.af.mil

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