# F-16 CARB Synopsis

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/fd20202350038

- Solicitation number: FD2020-23-50038
- Notice type: Presolicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was February 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST
- 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: July 2, 2024
- Last posted: February 10, 2025
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fc1131aab5024514a5b0aef25d8390a6/view

## Description

This notice is not a solicitation, but rather a pre-solicitation synopsis in support of the F-16 Aircraft. The estimated award date is approximately October 2024. The requirement is NOT set-aside for small businesses. This action is restricted to the following qualified vendors:

**Pacific Scientific Energetic Material Company (CA), CAGE:** 54181; Rockwell Collins, Inc. 17610. The proposed solicitation is anticipated to be made available through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) < https://www.sam.gov >, on approximately August 26, 2024. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement contact the firms listed.

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.

**NSN:**

**1377-01-085-5974ES P/N 2652100-2 Cage:**

**17610 Alternate NSN:**

**1377-01-461-9131ES P/N:**

**2-502300-1 Cage:**

**54181 Noun:** Canopy Actuated Release Bolt (CARB)

**DODIC:**

**SP87 TLI:**

**1 IMQ:**

**X CC:**

**LA AUTH:**

**BA.CAG.005 Description:** ACFT EJECTION SYS (LIFE SUPPORT) BALLISTIC DEVICE. PREDOINANT MATL HIGH STRENGTH STEEL WITH EXPLOSIVE CHARGE OF .0018 LBS. LENGTH 3.15 IN DIAMETER 1.25 IN AND IS BALLISTIC INITIATED. Estimated USAF QTY: 271 Estimated NAVY QTY: 25 Estimated FMS QTY: 745

## Publications

- July 2, 2024: Sources sought, due August 2, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice c16f2db0a6d547ad8528a050c26b191a. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c16f2db0a6d547ad8528a050c26b191a/view
- August 9, 2024: Presolicitation, due August 26, 2024 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 23f4376cd4724fbb943e5dee66fe1023. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/23f4376cd4724fbb943e5dee66fe1023/view
- February 10, 2025: Presolicitation, due February 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice fc1131aab5024514a5b0aef25d8390a6. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/fc1131aab5024514a5b0aef25d8390a6/view

## Points of contact

- Mitch Carver, mitchell.carver@us.af.mil, 801-586-1817
- Sharon Davis, sharon.davis.16@us.af.mil

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