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FA8213-23-F-0005: Department of the Air Force Award to Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
Nsn 1375-01-485-0651, shock tube used on pan disrupter. Contracting activity: FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK. Estimated completion: 2028-02-25.
$113K cumulative ceiling / COMPETITION NOT STATED / 2028-02-25 completion / FA8213 FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK
1. Contract Summary & Primary Sources
| Contract Number (PIID) | FA8213-23-F-0005 (unhyphenated: FA821323F0005) · Parent Vehicle: FA8213-22-D-0007 |
|---|---|
| Prime Contractor (Awardee) |
Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
(Connecticut)
FY2024-FY2026 Federal Defense Portfolio: $63.5M obligated across 84 contracts
|
| Obligated Amount | Order-Dependent / TBD |
| Cumulative Face Value / Ceiling | USAspending Base IDV Ceiling: $112,655 |
| USAspending / FPDS Obligation History | Base Record Obligated: $0 (signed 2023-07-10, latest FPDS action 2024-02-27) · 2 Issued Delivery/Task Order(s) totaling $139,439 |
| Awarding Branch / Agency | Department of the Air Force |
| Contracting Command & DoDAAC | FA8213: FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK |
| Competition & Contract Structure | COMPETITION NOT STATED · Delivery Order / Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) |
| Product / Service & Industry Codes | PSC 1375 (Demolition Materials) · NAICS 325920 (Explosives Manufacturing) |
| Work Locations & Funding | Primary Place of Performance: Connecticut |
| Estimated Completion Date | 2028-02-25 |
| Verified Primary Sources |
2. Verbatim Announcement & Scope Breakdown
USAspending / FPDS Transaction Description (Contract FA821323F0005)
Nsn 1375-01-485-0651, shock tube used on pan disrupter
3. Subcontractor, Supply Chain & Capture Intelligence
For Tier-2 / Tier-3 Subcontractors & Suppliers
Subcontracting & Material Supply Window
- Prime Awardee: Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
- Delivery Runway: Active through 2028-02-25
- Requirement Scope: Nsn 1375-01-485-0651, shock tube used on pan disrupter
- Federal Supply Class: PSC 1375 (Demolition Materials)
- BD Action: Reference Prime Contract FA8213-23-F-0005 when contacting Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison Officer.
For Competing Primes & Capture Managers
Buying Command & Recompete Posture
- Buying Command: FA8213 (FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK)
- Acquisition Method: COMPETITION NOT STATED
- FOIA Jurisdiction: Department of the Air Force FOIA (AFLCMC / AFRL / AFSC) (Official Portal)
- Capture Action: Request Section B CLIN ceiling structure and Section C Statement of Work below to benchmark deliverable requirements.
Issued Task & Delivery Orders under FA8213-23-F-0005 (2 shown, $139K obligated)
| Order PIID | Obligated | Awardee | Start / Latest Action | End Date | Order Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FA821324F0007 | $139K | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | 2024-08-05 / 2024-08-05 | 2025-03-31 | Nsn 1375-01-485-0651, shock tube used on pan disrupter |
| FA821323F0008 | $0 | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company | 2023-09-05 / 2024-01-25 | 2024-01-25 | Nsn 1375-01-485-0651, shock tube used on pan disrupter |
Tier-2 Subcontract Reporting Status (FAR 52.204-10): Prime contractors report first-tier subcontracts of $30,000 or more to the Federal Subaward Reporting System (FSRS) by the end of the month following subcontract award. Under DFARS 252.219-7003, prime awards exceeding $750,000 ($1.5M for construction) carry mandatory small-business subcontracting plans. Component and subsystem suppliers should contact Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company Supply Chain / Small Business Liaison referencing contract FA8213-23-F-0005.
Recent Contract Actions from Buying Office FA8213 (FA8213 AFLCMC EBHK)
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Prime Contractor | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-28 | FA8213-26-C-0010 | - | $17.2M | Mar 22, 2029 | Eaton Mission Systems Division wins $17.2M contract for Universal Water Activated Release System (UWARS). Air Force Lifecycle Management Cen... |
| 2026-04-09 | FA8213-26-D-0001 | Rockwell Collins, Inc | $0 | - | Correction to an earlier Air Force award. . |
| 2026-04-06 | FA8213-25-D-0002 | Rockwell Collins, Inc | $25.9M | Apr 5, 2033 | Rockwell Collins and 1 other share $25.9M contract for detonation transfer assembly and thin layer explosive lines. Air Force Life Cycle Man... |
| 2025-09-30 | FA8213-25-D-0001 | Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials | $99.0M | Dec 1, 2031 | Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials wins $99.0M contract for egress components for use in Air Force B-1, and Foreign Military Sales (FMS)... |
| 2025-09-29 | FA8213-25-C-0012 | Rockwell Collins, Inc | $17.2M | Dec 31, 2027 | Rockwell Collins and 1 other share $17.2M contract for Advanced Concept Ejection Seat sequencer update Phase III. Air Force Life Cycle Manag... |
| 2025-09-16 | FA8213-25-D-B004 | Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa | $48.0M | Jul 30, 2032 | Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa wins $48.0M contract for rocket assisted take off. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center $8.4M obligated ... |
Other Recent Department of War Awards to Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company
| Date | Contract (PIID) | Branch | Amount | Completion | Scope Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-17 | N00164-26-D-JR96 | Navy | $29.5M | - | Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense wins $29.5M contract for low hazard flexible linear shaped charges to cut and form metal in support of t... |
4. Underlying Contract Files (Section B Pricing & Section C Statement of Work)
Document Status: Not yet on file. The government publishes the award notice and obligation record above, but does not post the underlying Section C Statement of Work (SOW), Section B line-item pricing schedule (CLINs), or Sole-Source Justification & Approval (J&A) online.
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