F-16 Canopy Actuated Release Bolt

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Utah
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 13 - Ammunitions and Explosives
NAICS Category:
  • 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
Set Aside: No Set aside used
Posted Date: Apr 13, 2026
Due Date: May 13, 2026
Solicitation No: FA821326R3021
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F-16 Canopy Actuated Release Bolt
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Contract Opportunity
Notice ID
FA821326R3021
Related Notice
Department/Ind. Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
Major Command
AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
Sub Command
AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
Sub Command 2
WEAPONS
Office
FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK
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General Information
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Original)
  • Original Published Date: Apr 13, 2026 10:57 am MDT
  • Original Date Offers Due: May 13, 2026 05:00 pm MDT
  • Inactive Policy: Manual
  • Original Inactive Date: Dec 31, 2026
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
  • Product Service Code: 1377 - CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 325920 - Explosives Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    UT
    USA
Description

The Canopy Actuated Release Bolt (CARB), used on the F-16 aircraft, is a Critical Safety Item (CSI) essential for aircrew survival. The CARB consists of a high-strength steel body that is configured with an internal passage for the explosive train, a port at each end for the attachment of a Detonation Transfer Assembly (DTA), and two circumferential grooves. The explosive train consists of two base charges, four transfer charges, and an interconnecting charge. Failure of the CARB could result in serious injury or death.


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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • CP 801 777 4162 6072 FIR AVE BLDG 1233
  • HILL AFB , UT 84056-5820
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
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History
  • Apr 13, 2026 10:57 am MDTSolicitation (Original)
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