FA-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- V3N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0511
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
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About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, Maryland is procuring F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Pod Block II weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS), along with final system integration services. The procuring agency intends to ensure all IRST Block II WRAs function correctly when integrated into a complete system, with offerors required to troubleshoot and adjudicate any functionality issues that arise during integration. Key qualifications include the capability to design, build, or acquire special test equipment (STE) to support WRA production. The Government will evaluate capability statements submitted by responsible sources to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or determine if a competitive procurement should be reconsidered. Statements of Capability and Qualifications must be submitted within 15 days from the February 9, 2026 publication date, with the final proposal due date set for February 25, 2026, and all submissions must demonstrate approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet delivery schedules.
This procurement is being pursued as a sole source acquisition under 10 USC 2304(C)(1) with no set-aside designation, with Boeing identified as the incumbent contractor based on its manufacturing knowledge, experience, and possession of required technical data. While no specific contract award value or budget range is disclosed in this notice, the procurement focuses on aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing under NAICS code 336413 and Airframe Structural Components under PSC 1560. The place of performance is identified as St. Louis, Missouri. A concurrent sources sought notice has been issued to determine if other sources possess the capability to fulfill this requirement, which may influence whether the Government proceeds with sole source contracting or transitions to competitive procurement. All interested parties should provide proof of their facility and personnel clearances with their capability statements to demonstrate readiness to support the delivery timeline.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Pod Block II weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS), and performance of final system integration. Final integration shall ensure all IRST Block II WRAs function correctly when integrated to form a complete system. In the case a given WRA does not function properly at the system level, potential offerors must be capable of troubleshooting and adjudicating such issues. Potential offerors may be required to design, build, or acquire special test equipment (STE) to aid in the production of IRST Block II WRAs. The procurement is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(l) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." As the contractor for the IRST system, Boeing has the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist listed demonstrating their ability to perform the Government's requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement. The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. In addition to this pre-solicitation notice, the Government has also issued a sources sought notice to determine if any other sources have the potential to fulfill this requirement. Any responses to the sources sought notice will be reviewed and may impact the Government's acquisition decisions as they relate to this requirement. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the United States Government. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact Boeing at (314) 233-1599.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| FA-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II | Pre-Solicitation |
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