FLIR Competition Draft RFP QandA.xlsx

This document appears to be a Q&A file related to a draft Request for Proposal (RFP) for the CH-53K Forward Looking Infrared System (FLIR) Competition and Production. The key details are:

The U.S. Navy's Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to compete the requirement to outfit all 200 CH-53K heavy lift helicopters with a more capable FLIR system through a full and open competition. NAVAIR is hosting an in-person industry day on September 21, 2023 to provide information on the planned effort and collect written questions from potential offerors. The formal solicitation is estimated to be released in February 2024 as a single-award, firm-fixed-price contract. Potential offerors can submit advance questions by September 19, 2023 and will have the opportunity for 1-on-1 sessions and access to a CH-53K production representative airframe during the industry day. The Government will make all industry day information available at sam.gov, and any questions and answers will also be posted there.