FLIR_Competition_Draft_RFP_QandA_Response_SAM26Sep25.xlsx
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- N0001923R0093FLIRCOMPETITION
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This file is a Questions and Answers (Q&A) document related to the CH-53K Forward Looking Infrared (FLIR) System Competition and Production effort by Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). The document contains detailed technical and procedural responses to 59 industry questions about the draft Request for Proposal (RFP), covering topics such as sensor specifications, qualification testing, delivery requirements, and system technical parameters. Key technical details include specific performance metrics like target detection parameters (N50 critical dimension of .75 meters), temperature specifications (target background temperature of 300K, atmospheric average temperature of 297K), and clarifications on system testing and delivery of production units.
The Q&A document indicates that NAVAIR plans to competitively procure a FLIR system for the CH-53K helicopter, with a Program of Record for 200 aircraft. The solicitation will result in a Single Award Firm Fixed Price Contract covering integration, production, and kit deliveries. The draft RFP was released on 30 August 2024, with the final RFP planned for release in 3QFY25. Industry participants are advised to monitor SAM.gov for updates, and future interactions include potential individual meetings with the government team and a second Industry Day estimated for December 2024 at Patuxent River Naval Air Station.
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Posted 26SEP2025
| General Information | |||||||
| Offeror Name: | |||||||
| Contract Name or RFP Number: | N00019-25-D-0001 | ||||||
| Question(s) for Draft or Final: | FLIR Competition | ||||||
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| (SOW, SPEC, RFP, CDRLs) | SOW/SPEC/RFP/CDRL Sections | Reference Paragraph | Question | Proprietary (Yes/No) | Government Response | ||
| 39 | RFP | Re classified document item - is this something the potential offereor can be wroking the DD254 for now or will that be done once the final RFP is released? | No | Please provide company name and point of contact to receive classifed data, to include phone number , location and CAGE code for the USG to verify facility clearance. | |||
| 42 | SPEC | 3 | 3.1.1.2.3— | ||||
| GEO Point Mode | What is the specific model type and number of the current CH-53K EGI/INS device? | No | LN 251: P/N - 311898-11-0800-121-1- |
USASD
| 45 | SPEC | 3 | 3.2.4.1.1— | |
| WFOV | Can the Government specify the exact Critical Dimension value (CD) for the "standing-man" target to be analyzed by the NV-IPM modeling program for range predictions? | No | N50 (CD) for the "standing man" target is .75 meters. | |
| 47 | SPEC | 3 | 3.2.4.1.1— | |
| WFOV | If using N50, what specific values should be utilized for Detection & Identification (N50 = 1 and 6, respectively)? If V50, what specific values should be utilized for Detection & Identification criteria (V50 = 2 and 6.5, respectively)? | No | Specific values for detection and and identification are noted below. |
Johnson Metric N50:
Detection: 1.55 cycles
| Identification: | 3.25 cycles | ||||||
| 48 | SPEC | 3 | 3.2.4.1.1— | ||||
| WFOV | The ground-level temperature for the Mid-latitude Summer MODTRAN atmospheric model is 294.2 Kelvin. Can the Gov't verify what is the ambient temperature to be used for the target, background, and atmospheric average temperatures? | No | Target background temperature of 300K and atmospheric average temperature of 297K will be used. | ||||
| 51 | GENERAL | Will industry have an opportunity to meet individually with the Government team? | No | The Government is considering allowing an opportunity to meet individually with the Government team as part of an Industry Day. Details of a future Industry Day will be posted to SAM.gov. | |||
| 52 | SOW, SPEC | For the personnel target, can you please provide additional detail including size and N50 or V50 parameters? | No | N50 critical dimention for the "standing man" is .75 meters. | |||
| 53 | SOW | The SOW RevC provides the requirements for executing a Qualification Test. It also requires delivery of 4 Production Representative systems, 2 DTOT systems, 1 validation unit, and 1 verification unit . All of which have delivery dates to the Government. Is the qualification testing to be performed on these units, and if so which units, or does the contractor need to build units specifically for its own qualification testing in addition to these units? | No |
The Contractor is required to deliver 4 flightworthy assets (2 - DT/OT, 1 Val, 1 Ver). If the Contractor needs to perform EMI/ENV Qual testing to meet the requirements of the Spec, then they would need a separate asset to perform those tests. The Gov't does not consider units that have been through Qual testing as flightworthy.
| 54 | SOW, SPEC | The SOW shows delivery of the Qty 18 CLIN1001 A&B Kits, and delivery of Qty 20 CLIN2002/2002 prior to delivery of the CLIN0004 Validation unit and CLIN0005 Verification unit, indicating delivery of full production configuration units before all of the developmental activities are completed. Please clarify the intent or correct the Production unit delivery dates accordingly. | No | The Government's intent is to conduct Val/Ver exclusively in support of retrofit. |
| 55 | RFP, General | If/when will the next DRFP be released? | No | Please continue to monitor SAM.gov for forthcoming updates on final RFP release. |
| 56 | General | If/when will the next industry day occur? | No | Please continue to monitor SAM.gov for forthcoming Industry Day. |
| 57 | General | If/when will there be another opportunity for industry to interact with USN technical and programmatic team? | No | The Government is considering allowing an opportunity to meet individually with the Government team as part of an Industry Day. Details of a future Industry Day will be posted to SAM.gov. |
| 58 | RFP | Can you please provide a draft copy of the L&M sections? | No | Please continue to monitor SAM.gov for forthcoming updates on final RFP release. |
| 59 | General | All subsequent documents posted in relation to this effort will utilize "CH-53K Electrical Optical (EO) / Infrared (IR) Sensor System" or "EO/IR" to describe the capability. |
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