Manufacturing of Explosive Shape Charges for F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System

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The Air Force is seeking qualified manufacturers for explosive shape charges used in the F-16 Spin Chute Recovery System. Vendors must be able to safely handle and manufacture sensitive explosives, perform required testing, meet ITAR and facility requirements, and provide either a build-to-print component or a qualified equivalent to Shaped Charge Assembly P/N 52238-1. Small businesses and several disadvantaged-business categories are encouraged to respond; this is market research, not a request for bids, with an anticipated 24-month contract if the work proceeds. Responses are limited to 10 pages and are due 30 days after publication, but the notice contains an unfilled date placeholder.