Arm Fire Initiator Remanufacture

The Department of the Air Force, AFLCMC EBHK office, is seeking proposals for the remanufacture of C-17 Arm Fire Initiators. This work involves the disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, and testing of explosive-actuated components used in aircraft egress systems. The procurement is a Firm-Fixed-Price contract covering both the physical manufacturing of explosives and the delivery of technical data. Performance will take place in Nibley, Utah, with a response deadline of July 12, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated through a best-value source selection process where technical merit and risk carry more weight than price. Contractors must be qualified sources and adhere to ISO 9001:2015 standards, hazardous material protocols, and ammunition traceability requirements via the Worldwide Ammunition-data Repository Program (WARP). This requirement involves a highly regulated technical environment for hardware classified as a Critical Safety Item (CSI). Contractors must be qualified sources and follow ISO 9001:2015 standards, managing energetic materials with specific age limits and hazardous material protocols. The Air Force requires the remanufacture of C-17 Arm Fire Initiators, which are critical explosive components for aircraft emergency egress. The work includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing of Government Furnished Property (GFP).