MJU-76B Pre-solicitation Synopsis
Archived on May 15, 2026. Original response deadline: . Full description on SAM.gov.
Description
2nd Update: This notice will continue to be updated in the description section with responses to questions received:
1. Production CLINs are 20 month ARO DO Award or First Article Approval (CLIN 0003 First Article includes MSE)
2. A GFM list will be provided w/Solicitation.
3. The USAF anticipates CLIN 0003 delivery update will be made to 18 months ARO award.
4. FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations fill-ins are requested to be submitted in response to formal Solicitation
5. Cost or Pricing Data clauses are included in the event only one offer is received. To Be Negotiated instead of To Be Determined was used in the contract schedule, as the USAF’s new contract writing system limited nomenclature for Unit Price Column. Negotiation of CLIN pricing is not anticipated.
6. Regarding DFARS 252.215-7008 Only one Offer, The PCO responsible will need to determine the applicability at the time of bid/proposal. Exceptions within FAR 15.403-1 are considered by the PCO in the determination to request or not request further data.
7. MJU-76 Ordering Procedures Under Multiple Award Contract section2.C (p.1), has been corrected to ordering years instead of periods.
8. RFO clause removals will be updated to the formal solicitation, please advise if any discrepancies are found upon posting.
9. Attachment 23- The example RFOP may be updated respective to Order needs at the time of each RFP release. Response times are generally 15-30 days.
10. The minimum award guarantee is awarded in the first DO concurrent with the Base IDIQ award. It is separate from minimum order quantities specified in Ordering limitations Clause FAR 52.216-29. It may be helpful to view the minimum award guarantee as consideration for Contractor agreeing to the Base IDIQ award. The USAF cannot commit to making annual buys beyond the minimum order guarantee.
11. Latest TDP updates should reflect updated drawings incorporating overmolded endcap.
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Update: At this time, the USAF believes this solicitation will be competitive with qualified offerors. In the event only one bid is received, Certified Cost or Pricing Data may be requested.
This Presolicitation notice is updated to correct an earlier provided government Draft RFP response, see below correction.
Correction from: Contractors awarded an IDIQ contract are contractually committed to bid to RFP requests
to: Contractors are not obligated to propose to Request for Order Proposals; however contractors are obligated to perform awarded Delivery Orders.
This is a Pre-solicitation notice for an anticipated upcoming procurement of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flares production. The government anticipates awarding two Multiple Award Contracts (MAC) IDIQ, concurrently with the first Delivery Orders.
This requirement is anticipated to be other than full and open competition with limited sources, FAR 6.302-1, Armtec and Chemring (CAGE 3DU30 & Z3487, respectively). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
See attached Draft Solicitation for details. This notice will be updated to include a near Final Draft RFP, which the government is requesting offeror feedback.
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FA821326RB005- Pre-Solicitation
Formal solicitation typically follows within 30–60 days. (estimate)
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MJU-76B Pre-solicitation Synopsis
Similar Opportunities
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****The USAF plans to offer Q&A sessions with prospective offeror/s Oct. 19-22nd. Prospective offeror/s may request a mtg with POC/s listed in this announcement. ***This Solicitation has been amended: Extend response due date| add, update fill-ins and remove clauses| update Attachment 14- Ordering Procedures| update Attachment 18 Example Request for Order Proposal| Update Section M See attachments for details. **This Solicitation has been amended with a proposal due date of October 15th 2026. The Solicitation and attachments: Section L, Section M, Ordering Procedures, Attachment 14 Worksheet, Clauses, and Minimum Award Guarantee have been updated. See amendment FA821326RB0050002 and the other attachments listed in this notice. * This Solicitation has been amended with a proposal due date of June 30th 2026 ***In response to vendor feedback the USAF offers the below clarification: 1. The minimum and maximum order limitations, FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations, is specific to each offeroror's award. These min and max quantities may or may not be the same for offerors. 2. Offerors must bid to all price/quantity bands. Offerors should include any additional schedule required for top quantity bands in their general terms and conditions of bid. This Solicitation to establish a Multiaward Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for a 5 year ordering period with a 6th year option ordering period. This is a firm fixed price requirement for production of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flare for USG and FMS. The Government anticipates the first Delivery Order to be a buy-to-budget acquisition, IAW 10 USC 2308. Future delivery orders may also be buy-to budget acquisitions. This solicitation is anticipated to be other than full and open competition with limited sources, FAR 6.302-1, Armtec and Chemring (CAGE: 3DU30& Z3487, respectively). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Offerors must have a valid U.S. security clearance of Secret or higher in order to respond to this RFP, because the RFP includes information classified at the Secret level which will be released only to offerors possessing the appropriate clearance. All classified material must be handled in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD5220-22-M) and Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R). | Solicitation | 325920 | No Set-Aside | 10/13/2026 | 10/23/2026 | - | |
***This Solicitation has been amended: Extend response due date| add, update fill-ins and remove clauses| update Attachment 14- Ordering Procedures| update Attachment 18 Example Request for Order Proposal| Update Section M See attachments for details. **This Solicitation has been amended with a proposal due date of October 15th 2026. The Solicitation and attachments: Section L, Section M, Ordering Procedures, Attachment 14 Worksheet, Clauses, and Minimum Award Guarantee have been updated. See amendment FA821326RB0050002 and the other attachments listed in this notice. * This Solicitation has been amended with a proposal due date of June 30th 2026 ***In response to vendor feedback the USAF offers the below clarification: 1. The minimum and maximum order limitations, FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations, is specific to each offeroror's award. These min and max quantities may or may not be the same for offerors. 2. Offerors must bid to all price/quantity bands. Offerors should include any additional schedule required for top quantity bands in their general terms and conditions of bid. This Solicitation to establish a Multiaward Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for a 5 year ordering period with a 6th year option ordering period. This is a firm fixed price requirement for production of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flare for USG and FMS. The Government anticipates the first Delivery Order to be a buy-to-budget acquisition, IAW 10 USC 2308. Future delivery orders may also be buy-to budget acquisitions. This solicitation is anticipated to be other than full and open competition with limited sources, FAR 6.302-1, Armtec and Chemring (CAGE: 3DU30& Z3487, respectively). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Offerors must have a valid U.S. security clearance of Secret or higher in order to respond to this RFP, because the RFP includes information classified at the Secret level which will be released only to offerors possessing the appropriate clearance. All classified material must be handled in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD5220-22-M) and Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R). | Solicitation | 325920 | No Set-Aside | 10/10/2026 | 10/23/2026 | - | |
**This Solicitation has been amended with a proposal due date of October 15th 2026. The Solicitation and attachments: Section L, Section M, Ordering Procedures, Attachment 14 Worksheet, Clauses, and Minimum Award Guarantee have been updated. See amendment FA821326RB0050002 and the other attachments listed in this notice. * This Solicitation has been amended with a proposal due date of June 30th 2026 ***In response to vendor feedback the USAF offers the below clarification: 1. The minimum and maximum order limitations, FAR 52.216-19 Order Limitations, is specific to each offeroror's award. These min and max quantities may or may not be the same for offerors. 2. Offerors must bid to all price/quantity bands. Offerors should include any additional schedule required for top quantity bands in their general terms and conditions of bid. This Solicitation to establish a Multiaward Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) for a 5 year ordering period with a 6th year option ordering period. This is a firm fixed price requirement for production of MJU-76/B Thrusted Flare for USG and FMS. The Government anticipates the first Delivery Order to be a buy-to-budget acquisition, IAW 10 USC 2308. Future delivery orders may also be buy-to budget acquisitions. This solicitation is anticipated to be other than full and open competition with limited sources, FAR 6.302-1, Armtec and Chemring (CAGE: 3DU30& Z3487, respectively). All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Offerors must have a valid U.S. security clearance of Secret or higher in order to respond to this RFP, because the RFP includes information classified at the Secret level which will be released only to offerors possessing the appropriate clearance. All classified material must be handled in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) (DoD5220-22-M) and Industrial Security Regulation (DoD 5220.22-R). | Solicitation | 325920 | No Set-Aside | 09/30/2026 | 10/15/2026 | - | |
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis for MJU-62A/B Flare production, see attachment for details. | Market Research | 325920 | No Set-Aside | 09/21/2026 | 10/07/2026 | 0, UT | |
See attachments. | Solicitation | 325920 | No Set-Aside | 10/20/2026 | 12/08/2026 | - |
Additional Details
Solicitation Number
FA821326RB005
Archive Date
May 15, 2026
Office Address
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5820