# BBU-35A/B & BBU-36A/B Impulse Cartridges

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fa8213bbu35and36sss

- Solicitation number: FA8213-BBU-35and36-SSS
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM 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 Air Force Base, Utah
- First posted: August 14, 2025
- Last posted: August 20, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b76e85d59d68452094a24316186a111a/view

## Description

The Government is conducting market research to determine if there are manufacturers capable of producing both the BBU-35A/B and BBU-36A/B for a combined IDIQ contract. The BBU-35A/B and BBU-36A/B are impulse cartridges comprised of a cylindrical aluminum case containing a firing electrode, bridge-wire, and propellant. The BBU-35A/B performance requirements are found in the BBU-35A/B specification. The requirements are military unique.

HMX, the main charge, is a long-lead time material which may impact contract performance and delivery requirements. The BBU-36A/B performance requirements are found in the BBU-36A/B specification. The requirements are military unique. The main charge is 2400 smokeless powder and is a long lead item which may impact contract performance and delivery requirements.

The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government is performing market research to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully produce the BBU-35 Impulse Cartridge, (NSN:

**1377-01-642-1574, P/N:**

**7729436-30, DODIC:** MG62) and BBU-36 Impulse Cartridge, (NSN:

**1377-01-640-6470, P/N:**

**7730680-30, DODIC:** MG11)

## Publications

- August 14, 2025: Sources sought, due September 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT. Notice 1b1cb043be1f4a7e909fe5ef9284d245. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/1b1cb043be1f4a7e909fe5ef9284d245/view
- August 20, 2025: Sources sought, due September 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM EDT. Notice b76e85d59d68452094a24316186a111a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b76e85d59d68452094a24316186a111a/view

## Points of contact

- Ryan P Walker, ryan.walker.3@us.af.mil
- Ellis Swenson, ellis.swenson@us.af.mil

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