IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) - Infrared Receiver (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processor Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs)
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0513-R1
- 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
- Orlando, Florida, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD is conducting market research to identify potential contractors for 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). The agency seeks businesses capable of supporting IRST Block II mission objectives, performing automated test procedures, and potentially designing or acquiring special tooling equipment. Interested companies must submit a capabilities statement package of no more than ten pages via email to jessica.l.williams265.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on February 20, 2025. The submission must include company details such as name, address, CAGE code, business size, and point of contact information. This sources sought notice is a market research tool to determine potential contractors before issuing a formal Request for Proposal.
This pre-solicitation notice does not have a specific small business set-aside designation, and no incumbent contractors are mentioned in the document. While the exact award value is not specified, the contract involves manufacturing complex aircraft electronic components classified under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The procurement is categorized under Product Service Code 5865 for Electronic Countermeasures and Counter-Countermeasures Equipment. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability to produce WRAs that meet the IRST Block II mission requirements, including the ability to conduct advanced testing and potentially develop specialized tooling. The procurement is being conducted by the Department of the Navy's Naval Air Systems Command, a defense agency seeking to enhance the capabilities of F/A-18E/F aircraft electronic systems.
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).
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 jessica.l.williams265.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received no later than 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on 20 February 2025. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to jessica.l.williams265.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.
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