IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) – Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) Sensor Assembly Structure(SAS), and Final System Integration
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-24-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
- Forecast
- EOIR_IRST_ Boeing-Block II Full Rate Production 1-Base Contract-N00019-25-C-0059 Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Saint Louis, Missouri 63134, 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 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Pod Block II weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS), and perform final system integration. The procurement requires the contractor to design, build, or acquire special test equipment (STE) to aid in the production of IRST Block II WRAs. The contract will be awarded on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, as the current contractor, Boeing, has the necessary manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data to fulfill the requirement within the time required.
This procurement does not have a set-aside designation. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement, demonstrating their ability to perform the government's requirement and providing proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule. The government will use the capability statements received to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. The contract value and timeline for services are not specified in the pre-solicitation notice.
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)(1) 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. 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.
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