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Market Research Sources Sought Synopsis for Manufacturing MJU-68/B Infrared Countermeasure Flares

Federal · AFLCMC/EBHJCDue Friday, November 6, 2026
Client
AFLCMC/EBHJC
Solicitation No.
—
Posted
10/23/2026
Category
US Federal
Budget
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NAICS
325920
Set-aside
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Contact
Kasey Simon
Email
kasey.simon.1@us.af.mil

Description

AI Generated

AFLCMC/EBHJC is conducting market research through a Sources Sought Synopsis to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing the MJU-68/B Infrared Countermeasure Flare (NSN: 1370-01-592-9246). The buyer will use the responses to determine the best acquisition strategy and assess whether the procurement can be competitive or set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 325920. Prospective vendors must demonstrate relevant manufacturing experience and capabilities, as well as hold an approved DD Form 2345 and Joint Certification Program certification number to obtain documentation. Interested parties must submit company details, business size classifications, teaming arrangements, and a market survey response describing their experience and risk mitigation techniques, adhering to a five-page limit.

Official SAM.gov notice

Solicitation number
FA821327RB00x
Agency
Department of Defense
Buying office
Dept of the AIR Force › FA8213 Aflcmc Ebhk
Notice type
Sources Sought
Responses due
Nov 6, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Posted on SAM.gov
Oct 22, 2026
NAICS
325920 · Explosives Manufacturing
Contracting contact
Kasey Simon
kasey.simon.1@us.af.mil
8017777358
Additional contact
Ryan P Walker
ryan.walker.3@us.af.mil
Read the official notice description

AFLCMC/EBHJC is seeking sources desiring to become qualified for the manufacture of MJU-68/B Infrared Countermeasure Flare, NSN: 1370-01-592-9246. Prospective sources must demonstrate that they possess the experience and capability to manufacture the MJU-68/B Flare. Drawings will be available upon request. This announcement is an expression of interest and does not commit the Government to pay for proposal preparation costs. MJU-68 A/B Factor: 1.5"x1.5"x10" Thrusted Flare Weight: Gross weight for each flare is approx. 1.66 lbs Mounting Hardware: Dispensed from an AN/ALE-47 dispenser with compatible magazine. Overall External Dimensions: Approx. 1.5"x1.54"x10" aluminum case Electrical Connections: None, a BBU-35 or CCU-145 impulse cartridge is used to eject and ignite the flare. BBU-35 and CCU-145 have one amp, one watt no fire, and 4.25 watt all fire.

Source: SAM.gov contract opportunities data (U.S. federal public data).

Incumbent

No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.

Market context

Awards in the same category (Explosives Manufacturing). This is not this requirement's award history.

Recent similar awards: Department of Defense, NAICS 325920

Vendor and awardValueEnds
CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATIONW15QKN26F0113 · DELIVERY ORDER FOR M31A2 PROPELLANT FOR THE 155MM MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGE SYSTEM (MACS) M$43.1MNov 30, 2031
UDC USA, INCW15QKN25F0013 · DO 1 TO AWARD MINIMUM QUANTITY$4.5MAug 31, 2031
UDC USA, INCW15QKN25F0171 · DO 2 FOR BES ID/IQ CONTRACT (W15QKN-25-D-0005)$3.6MAug 31, 2031
CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATIONW15QKN25F0248 · DELIVERY ORDER FOR M31A2 PROPELLANT FOR THE 155MM MODULAR ARTILLERY CHARGES SYSTEMS (MACS)$249.1MJul 31, 2031
BAYER CROPSCIENCE LLCW519TC26FA367 · WHITE PHOSPHORUS IN SUPPORT OF THE M156, M1121, AND M929 PROGRAMS AT PINE BLUFF ARSENAL.$403.2KJun 22, 2031

Top vendors in this category: Department of Defense, NAICS 325920, since Oct 1, 2024

809 contract awards in this NAICS over the period.

  1. 1. CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION$758.5M
  2. 2. REPKON USA - DEFENSE, LLC$404.2M
  3. 3. BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE SYSTEMS INC.$278.2M
  4. 4. PACIFIC SCIENTIFIC ENERGETIC MATERIALS COMPANY (CALIFORNIA LLC)$144.2M
  5. 5. MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT COMPANY LIMITED$86.2M

Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.

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