IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) - Infrared Receiver (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processer Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0297
- 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_LM_FRP Lots 2&3-Contract #N00019-25-C-0009 Federal forecast
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Place of performance
- Orlando, Florida, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, Maryland is conducting market research to identify potential contractors capable of manufacturing and supporting F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II weapon replaceable assemblies, specifically the Infrared Receiver (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processor components. This pre-solicitation notice is intended to assess market capability rather than solicit formal proposals, with responses due by March 27, 2026. Qualified offerors must demonstrate the ability to perform automated test procedures (ATP) on the specified WRAs, conduct troubleshooting at their facilities, and potentially design, build, or acquire special tooling equipment as determined necessary by the government. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this sources sought notice, the procurement will ultimately be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) in accordance with federal acquisition regulations. Interested firms should understand that this announcement does not constitute a commitment to award a contract, no funds are available for response preparation, and all submissions are strictly voluntary.
This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current contract values. The notice does not specify budget ranges, production quantities, or timeline requirements for full rate production activities. This represents a reposting of previous sources sought notices originally published on March 28, 2024, and February 5, 2025, indicating the government's ongoing efforts to identify qualified suppliers in this specialized defense electronics manufacturing sector. Potential offerors should monitor future GPE announcements for the formal Request for Proposal, which will contain detailed technical specifications, contract terms, and award information. Small businesses and other than small businesses are both encouraged to respond to this market research inquiry.
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 Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Infrared Receiver (IRR), processor, and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). These WRA’s must be able to support the IRST Block II mission objectives and requirements. 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. 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).
This sources sought is a reposting of N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0513 (published on 28 March 2024) and N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0513-R1 (published on 5 February 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 shannon.r.buckalew.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on 27 March 2026. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to shannon.r.buckalew.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 |
|---|---|---|
| IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) - Infrared Receivers (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processor Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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