MJU-76/B Flare, Countermeasure

The Department of the Air Force, through the AFLCMC EBHK at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, has issued solicitation FA821326RB005-Solicitation to establish a Multi-award Contract Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity for the production of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flares. This firm-fixed-price requirement supports both United States Government and Foreign Military Sales requirements over a five-year ordering period with an additional one-year option. The initial delivery order is anticipated as a buy-to-budget acquisition in accordance with 10 USC 2308, a method that may be utilized for subsequent orders.

This procurement is classified under NAICS 325920 for Explosives Manufacturing and PSC 1370 for Pyrotechnics. While the solicitation is anticipated to be conducted via other than full and open competition with limited sources—specifically Armtec and Chemring—all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation for agency consideration. There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. Interested offerors must possess a valid U.S. security clearance of Secret or higher to respond, as the solicitation contains classified information that must be handled per the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual.

Responses are due by June 15, 2026. The solicitation package includes 24 attachments, such as air specifications, description sheets, and various technical standards. The primary point of contact for this effort is Ellis Swenson. All performance will take place in Utah.