Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) Improvements and Development

The United States Special Operations Command's Technology Application Program Office is conducting market research for expendable infrared countermeasure (IRCM) decoys through a Sources Sought Notice. The agency seeks to identify potential vendors with capabilities to develop and produce advanced IRCM decoys, with the primary objective of determining whether to continue services from the current contractor or proceed with a full and open competition. Interested vendors must demonstrate specific technological capabilities and experience in IRCM decoy development and manufacturing. Companies must submit comprehensive 10-page responses including company profiles, affiliate details, business size designations, and detailed technical capabilities. The response deadline is August 22, 2025, at 1700 EST, with all submissions sent via email to Chase Brasher referencing Sources Sought Notice #H9224125SSN0005.

This opportunity does not utilize any small business set-aside designation and identifies IMI Systems LTD. as the incumbent contractor whose services are being evaluated for continuation versus competitive procurement. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 325998 (All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 650 employees, though vendors are encouraged to recommend alternative NAICS codes if more appropriate. The notice emphasizes that submission is voluntary with no guarantee of future solicitation opportunities, and the government will not reimburse vendors for response preparation costs. No specific award values, quantities, or service timelines are disclosed in the sources sought documentation, as this represents preliminary market research rather than a formal solicitation.