Pre-Solicitation - Inertia Reel Initiators (IRI)

This pre‑solicitation announces a forthcoming sole‑source procurement of Inertia Reel Initiators (NSN 1377‑01‑166‑4261) for the U.S. Air Force. The award will be made to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (CAGE 54181) and is not set‑aside for small businesses. Interested contractors, especially those capable of providing subcontracting support, may submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations. A qualification package is required for contractors not already qualified under RFO 52.209‑1, and the government may award the contract without delaying for additional qualification evidence unless it is in the government’s best interest. The estimated award date is around March 2027, with the solicitation expected to be posted on the GPE (sam.gov) around 8 Oct 2026. • Quantity: 636 Inertia Reel Initiators (NSN 1377‑01‑166‑4261) • Sole‑source to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company (CAGE 54181) • Submission deadline: 8 Oct 2026 14:00 MDT; award expected Mar 2027 • Open to subcontractors; qualification package required for non‑qualified firms • No set‑aside; small‑business firms may seek subcontracting opportunities