01 / Federal Opportunity Brief
FMU-167/B Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze (HTVSF) System
- Status
- Active
- Deadline
- Oct 15, 2026 3:00 PM GMT-0600
- Solicitation
- FA821326FMU167
- Updated
- Sep 15, 2026
- NAICS
- 332993
02 / Federal Buyer
Who is buying?
03 / Purchase
What is the government buying?
FMU-167/B Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze (HTVSF) System
The current notice is soliciting this requirement from eligible offerors.
Partially disclosed. The notice describes the skills/experience needed to manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver the FMU-167/B HTVSF fuze system, but it does not provide detailed deliverables, technical requirements, or a complete list of work elements.
Not disclosed. The notice only states it is market research to identify qualified sources and assess feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside; it does not describe a specific award or ordering mechanism.
Partially disclosed. The Government asks respondents to describe anticipated teaming arrangements and specify roles of the prime and partners, including delineation of prime work vs. teaming partner work, but it does not state how future contracts would formally assign work.
04 / Contracting Requirements
How will this procurement work?
| Requirement | What the notice says | Source status |
|---|---|---|
| Eligibility | Partially disclosed. The notice encourages responses from small businesses and asks for confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993, but it does not state formal eligibility requirements for award because this is not a solicitation. | Partially Confirmed |
| Contract ceiling | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Minimum guarantee | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Contract duration | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Foreign participation | Not disclosed | Not Disclosed |
| Proposal and award procedure | Partially disclosed. It clearly indicates the Government is conducting market research and responses will validate acquisition strategy decisions, but it does not provide detailed submission instructions or evaluation/scoring factors for selecting qualified sources. | Partially Confirmed |
| Staffing and security | Not disclosed. The notice requests confirmation of small business status and market research inputs, but it does not state staffing plans, clearance requirements, or facility/security constraints. | Not Disclosed |
Read the original SAM.gov description
PURPOSE The U.S. Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify qualified sources for a potential FMU-167/B Fuze System procurement. This effort will determine market competitiveness and assess the feasibility of a Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 332993 – Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing, which has a corresponding size standard of 1,500 employees. This notice seeks industry feedback on capabilities, small business status, and preferred contract mechanisms. Responses will validate acquisition strategy decisions. This is not a solicitation and does not guarantee a future contract. The Government encourages responses from all small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. Interested parties should provide: Confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993 Description of anticipated teaming arrangements, specifying roles of the prime and partners, delineating between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners Summary of relevant experience delivering similar hardware, energetic systems, or manufacturing services to government or commercial customers within the past three years DESCRIPTION The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center Armament Directorate seeks potential contractors who possess the skills, experience, and technical knowledge required to successfully manufacture, assemble, test, and deliver the FMU-167/B Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze (HTVSF).
05 / Historical Spending Trend
How has spending on the selected comparable contracts changed?
The same closed fiscal-year window and the same complete comparable-contract set are used throughout this Brief. Net obligations total $205.64M across 6 fiscal years.
| Fiscal year | Comparable obligations | Actions | Vendors |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2019 | $114.27M | 11 | 1 |
| FY 2020 | $42.9K | 6 | 1 |
| FY 2021 | -$4.4K | 4 | 1 |
| FY 2022 | $0 | 5 | 2 |
| FY 2023 | $46.45M | 2 | 1 |
| FY 2024 | $44.88M | 6 | 1 |
06 / Related Historical Awards
Which contracts support the comparison?
No direct contract reference was found. 4 broad matches are shown as supporting context.
| Contract | Vendor | Latest activity | Office | NAICS / PSC | Match | Obligations | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA821323F3800 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Dec 3, 2024 | FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK | 332993 / 1325 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $46.44M | 4 |
| FA821324F3801 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Jul 1, 2024 | FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK | 332993 / 1325 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $44.89M | 1 |
| FA821319C0038 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION | Jun 3, 2024 | FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK | 332993 / 1325 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $109.92M | 14 |
| FA868111C0039 | ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC | Aug 18, 2020 | FA8656 AFLCMC EBX | 332993 / 1390 | Broad match Buyer and requirement-language evidence | $0 | 2 |
07 / Contractor Evidence
Which contractors have performed related work?
Historical contractors are ranked by direct procurement-family evidence and comparable contract activity. The table distinguishes connected holders from broader performers without identifying unverified bidders.
No directly connected predecessor was identified. The companies below are historical performers selected from the comparable contract set; none is identified as a bidder.
| Company | Evidence | Fit | Why included | Contracts | Actions | Obligations | Latest activity | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION UEI NYAPEDKLW2A5 · CAGE 8LDY5 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 3 | 19 | $201.25M | Dec 3, 2024 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
| ALLIANT TECHSYSTEMS OPERATIONS LLC UEI HDM5WRBME2K7 · CAGE 70272 | Broad historical performer Historical performer | Moderate | Comparable buyer and requirement history | 1 | 2 | $0 | Aug 18, 2020 | GETWAB profile Verified via SAM Entities Official website |
08 / Competitive Landscape
How was comparable work competed?
Competition treatment is calculated from exactly the same closed-period contract set used in Sections 5–7. It describes historical actions, not the outcome of this solicitation.
| FPDS treatment | Code | Actions | Obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not competed | C | 19 | $201.25M | 97.9% |
| Full and open competition | A | 15 | $4.38M | 2.1% |
09 / Procurement History
How was this opportunity published and updated?
One SAM.gov notice record was resolved for this procurement family.
| Notice | Type | Posted | Response deadline | Status | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA821326FMU167 Current Brief record FMU-167/B Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze (HTVSF) System | Sources Sought | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 3:00 PM GMT-0600 | Active | View on SAM.gov |
10 / NAICS and PSC Market Context
How large is the selected comparable market?
Classification codes organize the evidence; they do not prove that every contract in the broader NAICS or PSC market matches this requirement.
11 / Capture Signals and Risks
What should be validated before committing capture resources?
Capture signals separate verified procurement-family evidence from unresolved requirements and market-only indicators.
Direct procurement-family evidence
No direct award record found
Buyer proximity
3 comparable record(s) share the contracting office
Eligibility
Not disclosed in the indexed notice
Unresolved requirement fields
7
12 / Who Should Pursue
When does this opportunity fit?
- Your team can demonstrate recent, relevant delivery in FMU-167/B Hard Target Void Sensing Fuze (HTVSF) System.
- Your company can document the stated eligibility conditions: Partially disclosed. The notice encourages responses from small businesses and asks for confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993, but it does not state formal eligibility requirements for award because this is not a solicitation.
- You can perform under the stated acquisition model: Partially disclosed. The Government asks respondents to describe anticipated teaming arrangements and specify roles of the prime and partners, including delineation of prime work vs. teaming partner work, but it does not state how future co
- You can show credible past performance for FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK or a closely related federal customer.
- Your technical scope fits, but you lack demonstrated history with FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK.
- You need a specialist teammate to close unresolved staffing, security, or detailed-scope requirements before committing.
- You cannot satisfy or verify the stated eligibility conditions: Partially disclosed. The notice encourages responses from small businesses and asks for confirmation of small business status under NAICS 332993, but it does not state formal eligibility requirements for award because this is not a solicitation.
- Your delivery model cannot support the stated contract vehicle or order-based work structure.
- The unresolved requirements shown above cannot be validated before committing proposal resources.