IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) - Infrared Receivers (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processor Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0297
- Agency
-
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 procuring F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), specifically Infrared Receivers (IRR), Inertial Measurement Units (IMU), and Processor components. This pre-solicitation notice is being issued for informational purposes and represents a follow-on procurement to IRST Full Rate Production Lot 1. The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract on a sole source basis to Lockheed Martin, Orlando, Florida, based on their position as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer with requisite technical knowledge and experience. The evaluation will focus on the respondent's capability to meet the Navy's operational requirements without causing unacceptable delays, with consideration given to the substantial cost duplication that would result from sourcing to any other manufacturer. Interested parties may submit capability statements by the March 27, 2026 deadline, though the Government has made no commitment to issue a competitive solicitation based on responses received.
This procurement includes no set-aside designations and identifies Lockheed Martin as the incumbent contractor from the previous IRST FRP Lot 1 contract (N00019-25-C-0009). The contracting authority for sole source award is derived from Title 10, U.S. Code Section 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing only one responsible source as justification. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose specific contract values, production quantities, or detailed timeline requirements for the WRA deliverables. The Government reserves full discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement and has indicated that a decision not to compete based on responses to this notice is solely within its authority. Submission of capability information does not obligate the Government to issue a solicitation or award a contract, nor does it commit the Government to reimburse any costs incurred by interested parties prior to contract award.
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to Lockheed Martin, Orlando, FL, on a sole source basis. This contract will provide for the production of F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Infrared Receiver (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processor. This proposed contractual action will serve as the follow-on procurement to the IRST Full Rate Production (FRP) Lot 1 procured via contract N00019-25-C-0009.
As the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the IRST IRR, IMU, and Processor, Lockheed Martin is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully manufacture the system without causing unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy’s operational requirements. Additionally, an award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.
The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source," and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this synopsis. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
There is no commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party before award of a contract for the efforts detailed above. Information provided herein in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.
This synopsis is a reposting of N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0513 (published 9 May 2024) and N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0513-R1 (published 5 March 2025). In addition to this pre-solicitation notice, the Government has also issued a sources sought notice to determine if any other sources have the potential to fulfill this requirement. Any responses to the sources sought will be reviewed and may impact the Government's acquisition decisions as they relate to this requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this synopsis, please contact Shannon Buckalew at shannon.r.buckalew.civ@us.navy.mil or Jessica Myers at jessica.v.myers.civ@us.navy.mil. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact Lockheed Martin at (972) 603-2950.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) - Infrared Receiver (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processer Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) | Pre-Solicitation |
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