F-16 Canopy Actuated Release Bolt
| Location: | Utah |
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| Posted: | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Due: | May 13, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | FA821326R3021 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Apr 13, 2026 10:57 am MDT
- Original Date Offers Due: May 13, 2026 05:00 pm MDT
- Inactive Policy: Manual
- Original Inactive Date: Dec 31, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 1377 - CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
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NAICS Code:
- 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
UTUSA
The Canopy Actuated Release Bolt (CARB), used on the F-16 aircraft, is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) essential for aircrew survival. The CARB consists of a high-strength steel body that is configured with an internal passage for the explosive train, a port at each end for the attachment of a Detonation Transfer Assembly (DTA), and two circumferential grooves. The explosive train consists of two base charges, four transfer charges, and an interconnecting charge. Failure of the CARB could result in serious injury or death.
- CP 801 777 4162 6072 FIR AVE BLDG 1233
- HILL AFB , UT 84056-5820
- USA
- Darin Barnes
- darin.barnes@us.af.mil
- Apr 13, 2026 10:57 am MDTSolicitation (Original)
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