BSU-33 C/B Conical Fin Assembly

The U.S. Army is issuing a sources‑sought notice to identify qualified manufacturers capable of producing the BSU‑33 C/B Conical Fin Assembly, a steel fin for 500 lb general‑purpose bombs used by the Air Force and Navy. The anticipated contract is a Firm‑Fixed‑Price award covering FY 2028‑2032 with an annual requirement of roughly 3,000‑5,000 units, five one‑year ordering periods, and a lead‑time of 270 days for first‑article testing. Offerors must be registered in SAM, the PIEE Solicitation Module, and the U.S./Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) to access classified technical data. Responses are to be submitted electronically by the deadline and must include detailed capability statements, pricing ROMs, production capacity, and risk‑mitigation plans. • Annual production quantity: 3,000‑5,000 fin assemblies (FY 28‑32) • Required capabilities: advanced welding (AWS D17.1/D17.2), heat‑treating, machining, coating, metal forming, and ability to pass First Article and Lot Acceptance tests • Mandatory registrations: SAM.gov, PIEE Solicitation Module, JCP (DD Form 2345) to access Distribution‑D technical data • Submission content: company info, CAGE, size, prime/subcontractor intent, capability summary, lead‑time feasibility, ROM pricing for production and first‑article, capacity limits, prior experience, risk‑mitigation for material volatility • No contract award is guaranteed; the notice is for market research only.