DEPT OF DEFENSE | DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE has floated a tender for BBU-35A/B & BBU-36A/B Impulse Cartridges. The project location is USA and the tender is closing on 15 Sep 2025. The tender notice number is FA8213-BBU-35and36-SSS, while the TOT Ref Number is 124539398. Bidders can have further information about the Tender and can request the complete Tender document by Registering on the site.

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Procurement Summary

Country: USA

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

Deadline: 15 Sep 2025

Other Information

Notice Type: Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 124539398

Document Ref. No.: FA8213-BBU-35and36-SSS

Financier: Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership: Public

Tender Value: Refer Document

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Description

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)
Active Contract Opportunity
Notice ID : FA8213-BBU-35and36-SSS
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency : DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier : DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command : AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command : AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2 : WEAPONS
Office: FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK
General Information
Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Aug 14, 2025 04:26 pm MDT
Original Response Date: Sep 15, 2025 07:30 am MDT
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
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

Documents

 Tender Notice

Sources-Sought-Synopsis-BBU-35-and-BBU-36-2025.pdf


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