FA-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- 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 conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of manufacturing FA-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II replaceable assemblies, specifically the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS). These assemblies must be designed to house the Infrared Receiver (IRR), Processor, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Environmental Control Unit (ECU), which will be procured separately. In addition to manufacturing capabilities, offerors must demonstrate the ability to perform automated test procedures (ATPs) on the specified WRAs and conduct troubleshooting at their facilities. This Pre-solicitation Notice, posted on February 9, 2026, with a response due date of February 25, 2026, is a sources sought announcement intended solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal or commitment by the Government to award a contract. Interested businesses should submit a capabilities statement package not exceeding ten pages (8.5 x 11 inch format, minimum 12-point font, 1.5 spacing) to demonstrate their qualifications.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is unrestricted to any particular business category. No incumbent contractor or current award value is referenced in this announcement. The notice does not specify production quantities, delivery timelines, or estimated contract values at this pre-solicitation stage. The Government has indicated that any future contract actions resulting from this market research will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.201(b). Respondents should note that the Government will not compensate them for the preparation of capabilities statements submitted in response to this sources sought notice, and submission of information is entirely voluntary.
Notice text
DISCLAIMER
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure FA-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS). The FTA and SAS must be capable of housing the Infrared Receiver (IRR), Processor, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Environmental Control Unit (ECU), procured separately from the FTA and SAS. In addition, the offeror must be capable of performing automated test procedures (ATPs) on this specific WRA and troubleshooting any issue(s) at its facility.
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible small and/or other than small business firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought. Any contract actions that the Government may intend to procure in the future will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) as applicable in accordance with FAR 5.201(b).
SUBMISSION DETAILS
Interested businesses shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced) demonstrating their ability to provide the supplies or services listed in the required capabilities described herein. Documentation should be in bullet format. The capability statement package shall be sent via email to Katlen.r.saffioti.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received no later than 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 20 March 2025. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Katlen.r.saffioti.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code, Company Business Size, and Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| FA-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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