Request for Interested Manufacturers: F-16 Aircraft Ejection Seat, NSN: 1680-01-473-8222MH, P/N: J114936-547

The United States Air Force is seeking interested manufacturers for the F-16 Aircraft Ejection Seat, NSN: 1680-01-473-8222MH, P/N: J114936-547. The current original equipment manufacturer is Collins Aerospace, and the government intends to award a sole source contract to them. However, other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. The F-16 Ejection Seat is a third-generation seat, capable of ejecting a pilot from zero-zero conditions up to maximum altitude and air speeds in the 600 KEAS range. Key features of the seat include: * Peak catapult acceleration of about 12gz * Center-pull handle to allow for the pilot's physiological response to G-forces * Reclines at a 30-degree angle for better comfort in the cockpit Interested parties should email Tonett Pendleton and Victor Henderson by 29 Oct 2025 to express their interest.