Sources Sought
MJU-68/B Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) Flare
Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force
AI summaryThe Air Force (FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK, for AFLCMC/EBHJC) is looking for sources that want to become qualified to manufacture the MJU-68/B Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) Flare, National Stock Number (NSN) 1370-01-592-9246. This is a sources sought notice, an expression of interest, not a solicitation, and it does not commit the Government to pay for proposal preparation. The response due date is November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain. More in the summary
Market research, not a bid. Replying is free and tells Department of the Air Force who could do this work. Send a short reply to the contracting contact; no price is needed. See the contact
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The Air Force (FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK, for AFLCMC/EBHJC) is looking for sources that want to become qualified to manufacture the MJU-68/B Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) Flare, National Stock Number (NSN) 1370-01-592-9246. This is a sources sought notice, an expression of interest, not a solicitation, and it does not commit the Government to pay for proposal preparation. The response due date is November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain.
Who can bid
- Demonstrate the experience and capability to manufacture the MJU-68/B Flare
Things to watch
From the version posted Oct 22, 2026.
- Worth checking: Sources must become qualified. The Air Force wants sources that become qualified for this flare; the text does not say what qualification takes or how long it lasts.
- Minor: Drawings only on request. You must ask for the drawings; the text gives no contact or method for asking.
Read from the notice text only.
Full summary
What they want
- Sources that want to become qualified to manufacture the MJU-68/B Infrared Countermeasure Flare, NSN 1370-01-592-9246
- Show experience and capability to manufacture the flare
- Item: 1.5 inch by 1.5 inch by 10 inch thrusted flare, aluminum case, gross weight about 1.66 lbs, dispensed from an AN/ALE-47 dispenser with a compatible magazine
- Drawings are available on request
- Place of performance
- USA (no specific location stated)
- Estimated value
- Not stated
- Offers due
- November 6, 2026, 3:00 PM Mountain (5:00 PM Eastern)
What to include when you submit
- Show that you have the experience and capability to manufacture the MJU-68/B Flare; the text does not say how or where to send this
Not in the notice text
- How to respond, what to send and who to contact are not in the text
- How to request the drawings
- Quantity needed, contract type, set-aside and any licenses or facility requirements for making these flares
Eligibility and how to respond
- No set-aside. Any business can reply: this is market research, and no bid is being taken yet.
- To respond, send a short reply to the contracting contact near the top of this page. No price is needed.
Notice details
- Posted
- Oct 22, 2026
- Notice type
- Sources Sought
- Office
- FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK, Hill AFB, UT
- Business type
- Manufactured parts & equipment (FedReady's grouping, from NAICS 325920)
- Attachments
Past awards and competition
Who has won work like this before, the likely incumbent, and what similar contracts paid, from USAspending.gov.
Before you respond
Terms on this notice: Sources sought notice
Full notice text from SAM.gov
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