AECM RR-198 and RR-199 CHAFF

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0259
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Patuxent River, Maryland, United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract modification to produce and deliver RR-198/AL and RR-199/AL CHAFF Countermeasures for the Passive Radio Frequency Airborne Expendable Countermeasures (PRFAEC) system. This pre-solicitation notice, posted on March 23, 2026, is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a commitment by the government to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The procurement will support U.S. Navy, Foreign Military Sales, and other customer requirements across fiscal years 2027 and 2028, with an anticipated award date of March 2027. This is not a full and open competition; rather, it will be conducted as a sole source acquisition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, which permits procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Interested parties seeking to respond or inquire about subcontracting opportunities should contact Mr. Miguel Badena at (760) 398-5586 or Miguel.badena@armtecdefense.com, with a final notice date of April 6, 2026.

Armtec Countermeasures Company is the identified incumbent contractor for this sole source modification. No set-aside designation applies to this procurement. The notice does not disclose specific contract value, quantities, or detailed performance metrics for the countermeasures to be produced and delivered. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code 5865 (Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment), indicating the technical nature of the electronic defense systems involved. Companies unable to compete for the prime contract but possessing relevant capabilities are encouraged to contact the identified point of contact regarding potential subcontracting relationships.

Notice text

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE.  The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source, Firm Fixed Price type contract modification to Armtec Countermeasures Company to produce and deliver RR-198/AL and RR-199/AL CHAFF Countermeasures for the Passive Radio Frequency Airborne Expendable Countermeasures (PRFAEC).  The proposed contract is anticipated to support Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 through FY2028 U.S. Navy, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and Other Customer requirements. The anticipated award date is March 2027. 

These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."  This synopsis is for informational purposes only. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any money expended by the interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above; information herein is subject to change, and in no ways binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Mr. Miguel Badena, at (760) 398-5586, or by email at Miguel.badena@armtecdefense.com directly. 

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
This notice Latest pre-solicitation Pre-Solicitation
AECM RR-198 and RR-199 CHAFF Original Pre-Solicitation

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