IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) Environmental Control Unit (ECU)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-05
- 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
- 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Place of performance
- Irvine, California 92618, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, Maryland is seeking to procure F/A-18E/F Weapon Replaceable Assemblies, specifically Block II Phase IV Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Environmental Control Units (ECUs) for full rate production. This pre-solicitation notice is market research intended to identify potential small and other than small business firms capable of manufacturing and supporting these components. The ECU must provide adequate temperature control to the Infrared Receiver and Processor WRAs, and the successful offeror must demonstrate capability to perform automated test procedures and troubleshooting at their facility, as well as design, build, or acquire special tooling equipment as needed. While this is not a formal Request for Proposal, responses indicate the government's intention to issue an RFP in the future, with any resulting contract action to be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. The deadline for submission of this pre-solicitation notice is February 13, 2026, and interested parties should note that the government will not provide payment for information submitted in response to this market research announcement.
This pre-solicitation notice is not designated as a small business set-aside. The procurement is structured as a base year plus two option years covering Full Rate Production lots I, II, and III. No specific award values, budget ranges, or production quantities are disclosed in this announcement. The notice does not identify any potential incumbents or current contractors holding this work. Since this is an informational pre-solicitation rather than a formal solicitation, no evaluation criteria have been established at this stage, and the government remains under no obligation to award a contract based on responses received. Interested contractors should monitor the Government-wide Point of Entry for the eventual RFP issuance.
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.
INTRODUCTION
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), specifically the production of Block II Phase IV Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Environmental Control Units (ECUs). This effort will consist in a base year and two option years: Full Rate Production (FRP) lots I, II, and III. This ECU must be capable of providing adequate temperature control to the Infrared Receiver (IRR) and Processor WRAs, procured separately from the ECU. 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. The offeror also may be required to design, build, or acquire special tooling equipment (STE) if or when deemed necessary.
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool 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 an Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because 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).
This sources sought is a reposting of N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0512 (published 28-MAR-2024) and N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-051 (published 04-FEB-2025).
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 jeffrey.t.weathers3.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received no later than the response date and time stated in this contract opportunity. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to jeffrey.t.weathers3.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 |
|---|---|---|
| F-18 irst ECU FRP 1-3 | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) Environmental Control Unit (ECU) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| IRST Block II Phase IV Environment Control Unit (ECU) FRP I, II, & III | Pre-Solicitation | |
| IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) Environmental Control Unit (ECU) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) Environmental Control Unit (ECU) | Pre-Solicitation |
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