RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off) Motor and Initiator

Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
State: Federal
Type of Government: Federal
FSC Category:
  • 13 - Ammunitions and Explosives
NAICS Category:
  • 336415 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
Posted Date: Jan 6, 2025
Due Date: Jan 17, 2025
Solicitation No: FA8213-RATO
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RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off) Motor and Initiator
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Notice ID
FA8213-RATO
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DEPT OF DEFENSE
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DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
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AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND
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AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER
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General Information View Changes
  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Jan 06, 2025 03:27 pm MST
  • Original Published Date: Dec 19, 2024 03:59 pm MST
  • Updated Response Date: Jan 17, 2025 04:00 pm MST
  • Original Response Date: Jan 06, 2025 04:00 pm MST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Feb 01, 2025
  • Original Inactive Date: Jan 21, 2025
  • Initiative:
    • None
Classification
  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code: 1340 - ROCKETS, ROCKET AMMUNITION AND ROCKET COMPONENTS
  • NAICS Code:
    • 336415 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
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AMEND 1:



This Synopsis has been extended through 17 January 2025. Additional information regarding the JQR qualification process has been provided. See attached documents:




  • JQR Qualification Process Q&A supplement.pdf

  • Contractor Feedback and Government Response (002).docx

  • DI-NDTI-81307A

  • DI-NDTI-80809B



If there are still additional questions regarding the JQR process, please reach out to the PCO listed in the contact section of this Synopsis.





This is the official synopsis for RATO Solicitation: FA821325RB005



All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency.



This acquisition is to establish a five (5) – year indefinite delivery – indefinite quantity (IDIQ) firm-fixed price (FFP) contract. This IDIQ will consist of five (5) – one year ordering periods. The United States Government (USG) intends to procure Rocket Assisted Take-Off (RATO) rocket motors and initiators. These rockets are used to launch a remotely piloted target drone called the BQM-167 aerial target drone.



The USG reserves the right to not issue a solicitation in response to this Synopsis. Interested parties with questions may reach out to the Primary Contracting Officer as listed below.



The JQR documents describing the required process needed to become qualified (as a requirement to be considered a technically acceptable source for award) are listed in the attachments below.




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Contact Information
Contracting Office Address
  • CP 801 586 8482 6072 FIR AVE BLDG 1233
  • HILL AFB , UT 84056-5820
  • USA
Primary Point of Contact
Secondary Point of Contact
History

Related Document

Dec 19, 2024[Presolicitation (Original)] RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off) Motor and Initiator
Jan 15, 2025[Presolicitation (Updated)] RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off) Motor and Initiator
Jan 17, 2025[Presolicitation (Updated)] RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off) Motor and Initiator
Jan 31, 2025[Presolicitation (Updated)] RATO (Rocket Assisted Take Off) Motor and Initiator
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