Advanced Threat Warner (ATW) Continued Development

The United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM) is seeking contractor software and engineering development services for the Advanced Threat Warner (ATW) Infrared detection system through a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Technology Application Program Office (TAPO). The government aims to conduct market research to determine if a full and open competition is appropriate for continuing the technical support previously performed by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation. Interested vendors must submit a comprehensive 10-page response demonstrating their capabilities to provide ATW software and engineering development services without accessing Northrop Grumman's technical data and software. Responses are due by April 3, 2025, at 1700 EST and must be submitted to chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil. Vendors are required to provide a detailed sources profile including company information, points of contact, DUNS number, CAGE code, and business size/designation.

The procurement is classified under NAICS code 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a small business size standard of 1,350 employees. No specific set-aside has been designated for this opportunity, indicating potential competition from businesses of various sizes. The Sources Sought Notice is voluntary and will be used exclusively for acquisition planning purposes. While specific award values are not disclosed in the current documentation, the notice suggests this is a continuation of existing technical support services for the ATW system. The procurement appears focused on maintaining and developing the infrared detection system's software and engineering capabilities, with an emphasis on finding vendors who can independently provide these specialized technical services without relying on the incumbent contractor's proprietary information.