Description
The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought) to identify qualified small‑business vendors capable of designing, manufacturing, and delivering the BLU‑138/B fuze system and associated components (MLU‑68, FSU‑32/B, FZU‑60/B, interconnect cabling, and M548 ammo cans). No technical data package will be provided; respondents must demonstrate the ability to generate their own engineering data, tooling, and testing in compliance with MIL‑STD‑1316, MIL‑STD‑331, ISO‑9001/AS9100, and other defense standards. The effort may result in an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract, potentially set‑aside for small businesses.
• Required deliverables: MLU‑68 Forward Assembly Initiator Unit, FSU‑32/B Electronic Safe & Arm Module, FZU‑60/B Bomb Fuze Initiator, high‑reliability interconnect system cabling, and M548 ammo containers with custom inserts.
• Respondents must confirm small‑business status (8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, etc.) and provide past performance within the last three years.
• No government‑owned Technical Data Package; vendors must create/validate their own design data at no cost to the government.
• Submission limited to a 20‑page capability statement (Word or PDF) by 3:00 PM MST, 15 Oct 2026.
• Small‑business prime must perform ≥50 % of the work.
• Potential contract type: IDIQ with indefinite quantity/period; award decision pending market response.