IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) Environmental Control Unit (ECU)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0512
- 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
- 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, MD is seeking to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Environmental Control Unit (ECU) Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs). This procurement is being pursued on a sole-source basis under 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), with Parker Meggitt identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). The ECU must provide adequate temperature control for the Infrared Receiver and processor components, and the offeror must be capable of performing Acceptance Test Procedures and troubleshooting at their facility. Interested parties may submit a capability statement via email demonstrating their ability to perform the requirement within 15 days of the announcement's publication. The government will use these capability statements to confirm the sole-source approach or potentially reconsider a competitive procurement.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for small businesses, though contact information for small business opportunities with Parker Meggitt is provided. The contract falls under NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code of 1680 for Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. While no specific award value or quantity is mentioned, the procurement is time-sensitive and requires providers to have approved facility and personnel clearances. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to compete the requirement, with the current approach suggesting a direct award to Parker Meggitt based on their unique manufacturing knowledge and technical data. The opportunity is currently posted with a due date of March 7, 2025, providing potential offerors substantial time to prepare their submissions.
Notice text
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Environmental Control Unit (ECU) Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs). This ECU must be capable of providing adequate temperature control to the Infrared Receiver (IRR) and processor WRAs, procured on a separate contract vehicle than the ECU. In addition, the offeror must be capable of performing Acceptance 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.
The procurement is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements.” As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the IRST ECU, Parker Meggitt has the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfil this requirement within the production time required for program schedule.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement via email to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below 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 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. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact Parker Meggitt at (949)465-7700 ext. 1342.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| F-18 irst ECU FRP 1-3 | Award Notice | |
| 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 | |
| IRST Block II Phase IV Environment Control Unit (ECU) FRP I, II, & III | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) Environmental Control Unit (ECU) | Pre-Solicitation |
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