FA8532-23-R-0003 - Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE) FA8532-23-R-0003
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AI-generated · Aug 25, 2025AFETE production and repair were procured via sole-source to Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) after a 12 July 2023 solicitation that yielded only one response; no competitive proposals were requested or accepted. The contract is firm-fixed-price and covers ongoing production and repair of Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment, with the award based on the determination that the required supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources.
A Justification and Approval justifying the sole-source award was attached, noting that Chemring Energetic Devices is the only supplier able to meet the government’s AFETE requirements. The award, dated 27 June 2025, shows a primary action of $65,274,191 to CED, with a secondary award line of $0.00 displayed. The posting references the redacted J&A content and confirms there was no competitive solicitation.
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Human Systems Division, AFLCMC/ROKB, awarded a sole source contract to Chemring Energetic Devices INC for the Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE) production and repair on 27 June 2025. The Government issued a solicitation on 12 July 2023 and received only one response. Chemring Energetic Devices is the only company able to meet the Government's requirements for the Aircrew Fight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE). The Government awarded the AFETE effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The redacted Justification and Approval is attached to this posting. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 334515.
From Justification posted on Jul 15, 2025The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Human Systems Division, AFLCMC/ROKB, awarded a sole source contract to Chemring Energetic Devices INC for the Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE) production and repair on 27 June 2025. The Government issued a solicitation on 12 July 2023 and received only one response. Chemring Energetic Devices is the only company able to meet the Government's requirements for the Aircrew Fight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE). The Government awarded the AFETE effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Justification: Supplies required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The redacted Justification and Approval was posted seperately. Contract is Firm Fixed Price (FFP) and Requirement Type. This is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation is available. The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement action is 334515.
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Posted: Jul 15, 2025
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Human Systems Division, AFLCMC/ROKB, awarded a sole source contract to Chemring Energetic Devices INC for the Aircrew Flight Equipment Test Equipment (AFETE) production and repair on 27 June 2025. The Government issued a solicitation on 12 July 20...
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| Company Name | UEI | CAGE Code | Location |
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| Chemring Energetic Devices (CED) | N/A | N/A | Downers Grove, IL |
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