Description
The U.S. Air Force is conducting market research to identify a qualified second source for the F‑22 Canopy Remover Rocket (JM35), a critical explosive device used for emergency egress. The effort may involve reverse‑engineering the existing design, producing a complete Technical Data Package, or redesigning the component while meeting Form‑Fit‑Function (FFF) requirements. Respondents must detail relevant engineering, testing, and manufacturing capabilities, past experience with explosive/energetic devices, and any planned teaming arrangements. The government estimates a total requirement of 245 rockets over FY27‑FY31 and may provide SME support during development and testing. No contract award or payment is associated with this RFI; it is solely for information gathering.
• Item: F‑22 Canopy Remover Rocket (JM35), Part #12351100‑4, Stock #1377015153489
• Estimated production: 80 (FY27), 65 (FY28), 40 (FY29), 30 (FY30), 30 (FY31) – total 245 units
• Required capabilities: reverse engineering, technical data package creation, redesign, qualification testing, manufacturing of explosive devices
• Submission deadline: 02 Oct 2026, 2:00 PM MST
• Contact: Britney Eggett, (801) 586‑4479, [email protected]
• Small‑business participation encouraged (8(a), SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB)
• Government may provide dedicated SME team for design, testing, and first‑article qualification.