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Production of Air Launched Cruise Missile Test Instrumentation Kits and Components

Department of Defense (DoD) > U.S. Air Force > Air Force Nuclear Weapon CenterSol: FA8128-26-CATIK
8(a)TBD
est. $450K – $1.2M

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The Department of the Air Force is seeking sources to produce 15 Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile and Air Launched Cruise Missile Test Instrumentation Kits along with associated battery components. The contractor must provide all facilities, equipment, and engineering expertise necessary for manufacturing. Key requirements include specific experience with the AGM-86B ALCM weapon system and knowledge of nuclear certification requirements.

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Scope & Requirements

Production of 15 full CATIKs and associated components, specifically Flight Termination Battery P/N: 541-71072-1 and Instrumentation Battery P/N: 541-71078-1.

Deliverables

  • 15 full CATIKs
  • Flight Termination Battery P/N: 541-71072-1
  • Instrumentation Battery P/N: 541-71078-1

Evaluation Criteria

  1. Experience with AGM-86B ALCM weapon system or similar aerospace systems
  2. Past hardware design, modification and test activities for AGM-86B ALCM sustainment
  3. Possession of data supporting engineering service activities for AGM-86B ALCM
  4. Experience with nuclear certification requirements for system modifications
  5. Sustaining engineering knowledge of the AGM-86B ALCM weapon system

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Contract Details

Contract Type
TBD
Estimated Value
est. $450K – $1.2M
Similar contracts award $6K to $646K (median $52K, 2,197 awards)Above typical range
NAICS Codes
Set-Asides
8(a)

Qualifications & Eligibility

Past Performance
Relevant Government or commercial contracts including contract number, description of services, and contact information for officers and managers.
Experience
3 years of recent experience for personnel in critical areas

Agency & Contact

Contracting Organization

Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Agency
Air Force Materiel Command
Office
Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center

Point of Contact

John A. Smith
Contracting Officer
(202) 555-0100

Key Dates

Published26d ago
Jun 29, 2026
Became Solicitation25d ago
Jun 29, 2026
Tracked
Last Updated23d ago
Jul 1, 2026
Response Datein 5d
Jul 30, 202612:00 AM CDT
Response Duein 6d
Jul 30, 2026

Description

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  • (a) Establish new contract to produce Conventional Air Launched Cruise Missile (CALCM) / Air Launched Cruise Missile (ALCM) Test Instrumentation Kits (CATIKs) and associated CATIK components (i.e. Flight Termination Battery P/N: 541-71072-1, Instrumentation Battery P/N: 541-71078-1 and associated CATIK components/materials.) It is anticipated that this requirement would be for one production of 15 full kits.
  • (b)

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis announcement for market research information only, and is to be used for planning purposes only.

This is not a solicitation for proposal. No reimbursement will be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests.

  • (c) The projected contract is for the purchase of CATIKs, and CATIK associated components (Flight Termination and Instrumentation batteries). The contractor shall provide all resources (facilities, and equipment) and engineering expertise necessary to manufacture the products/materials previously cited.
  • (d) This synopsis announcement is being issued for information purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation or request for competitive proposals. If a company believes it is capable of meeting the Government's requirement/perform the contract services, the company may identify their interest and capability to the Procuring

Contracting Officer within fifteen (15) days of this publication. Those interested companies must indicate whether they are a large, small, small-disadvantaged, 8(a), or women owned business and whether they are U.S. or foreign owned. (e) Companies interested in responding may submit a capability statement to include the following information and/or documentation that demonstrate technical capability in the 6 areas listed below. These areas are considered critical for achieving successful technical performance. Include in your companies description/documentation for each area below whether your company has performed as a prime or as a subcontractor; and identify if personnel have at least three years of recent experience. Describe your experiences working with the AGM-86B ALCM weapon system or similar aerospace systems. (CRITICAL) Describe your past hardware design, modification and test activities devoted to supporting the sustainment of the AGM-86B ALCM weapon system. (CRITICAL) Possesses the data supporting engineering service activities for AGM-86B ALCM weapon system as previously designed, implemented, and supported by the OEM. (CRITICAL) Handling of system modifications, maintenance and sustainment action to AGM-86B ALCM weapon system that account for special considerations as a result of nuclear certification

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