Sources Sought Synopsis - F-15 Fire Ext Ctg

Background
The Department of the Air Force, specifically the Air Force Materiel Command, is conducting a Sources Sought Synopsis for the F-15 Fire Extinguisher Cartridge. This effort aims to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes, assessing if this procurement can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government is particularly interested in small businesses including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns.

Work Details
The contract involves the procurement of Fire Extinguisher Cartridges for the F-15 Aircraft. The specific items include:
- National Stock Number: 1377-01-647-1411ES - Fire Extinguisher Cartridge
- National Stock Number: 1377-00-280-0272ES - Fire Extinguisher Cartridge.
Interested parties are requested to provide relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing, remanufacturing, inspection, and testing of similar egress components within the last three years.

Period of Performance
Responses to this Sources Sought Synopsis are requested no later than 5:00 p.m. on 20 June 2026.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a company profile that includes number of employees, office location, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, and claimed small business designation/status. Additionally, bidders must possess access to all appropriate data necessary for manufacturing these components as the US Government does not own or have rights to use such data.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This sources sought appears to have a confirmed incumbent based on prior contract FA821319D0014-FA821322F2720 awarded to Applied Energy Technology (valued at $215,085, 03/24/22–12/30/25). The prior award includes multiple F-15 fire extinguisher cartridge NSNs, including NSN 1377-00-280-0272 ES and NSN 1377-01-647-1411 ES, which match the current items listed in the synopsis. The overlap in the same cartridge NSNs suggests the current effort may be a continuation or replenishment of previously supplied egress/fire extinguisher components.