BBU-35A/B & BBU-36A/B Impulse Cartridges

Location: Utah
Posted: Aug 20, 2025
Due: Sep 15, 2025
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government: Federal
Category:
  • 13 - Ammunitions and Explosives
Solicitation No: FA8213-BBU-35and36-SSS
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Aug 20, 2025 11:48 am MDT
  • Original Published Date: Aug 14, 2025 04:26 pm MDT
  • Updated Response Date: Sep 15, 2025 07:30 am MDT
  • Original Response Date: Sep 15, 2025 07:30 am MDT
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Sep 30, 2025
  • Original Inactive Date: Sep 30, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 1377 - CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    Hill Air Force Base , UT
    USA
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The Government is conducting market research to determine if there are manufacturers capable of producing both the BBU-35A/B and BBU-36A/B for a combined IDIQ contract.



The BBU-35A/B and BBU-36A/B are impulse cartridges comprised of a cylindrical aluminum case containing a firing electrode, bridge-wire, and propellant.



The BBU-35A/B performance requirements are found in the BBU-35A/B specification. The requirements are military unique. HMX, the main charge, is a long-lead time material which may impact contract performance and delivery requirements.



The BBU-36A/B performance requirements are found in the BBU-36A/B specification. The requirements are military unique. The main charge is 2400 smokeless powder and is a long lead item which may impact contract performance and delivery requirements.





The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The Government is performing market research to identify potential contractors who have the skills, experience, and knowledge required to successfully produce the BBU-35 Impulse Cartridge, (NSN: 1377-01-642-1574, P/N: 7729436-30, DODIC: MG62) and BBU-36 Impulse Cartridge, (NSN: 1377-01-640-6470, P/N: 7730680-30, DODIC: MG11)


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  • CP 801 777 4162 6072 FIR AVE BLDG 1233
  • HILL AFB , UT 84056-5820
  • USA
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