Advanced Threat Warning Sensor (ATWS)/Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) System Continued Development

The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) is seeking continued research, development, and production services for the Advanced Threat Warning Sensor (ATWS)/Common Infrared Countermeasure (CIRCM) System, with a focus on software development and engineering support. The current intent is to award a sole source Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), citing a lack of intellectual property and technical data that would enable full and open competition. Interested parties are invited to submit a statement of interest and supporting documentation demonstrating their capability to meet system specifications by 1700 EST on June 20, 2025. The evaluation will primarily assess vendors' ability to provide technical capabilities without substantial cost and schedule duplication. All submitted capabilities statements will be reviewed, though the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the proposed contract.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement, and the contract will be pursued under FAR 6.302-1 procedures. Northrop Grumman is currently positioned as the preferred contractor, with the government emphasizing their existing relationship and technical expertise in the ATWS/CIRCM system development. While specific award value ranges are not explicitly detailed in the document, the contract will be structured as a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee arrangement, suggesting flexibility in potential funding. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC Category R425 for Professional Engineering/Technical Support. Interested parties should submit their capabilities statements via email directly to Contracting Officer Chase Brasher at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil.