Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter Measures (LAIRCM) System Upgrades
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 26-RFPREQ-APM290-0653
- 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
- Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
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About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to procure a software solution for the Configurable Log Reader (CLR) that is compatible with the P-8A Poseidon Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter Measures (LAIRCM) system. This procurement will include system software upgrades to be integrated onto the CLR through FY 2026 and FY 2027. NAVAIR is pursuing this contract as a sole source procurement under the statutory authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), implemented via FAR 6.302-1, based on the justification that only one responsible source can satisfy the agency's requirements. The anticipated award date is the fourth quarter of FY 2026, with deliveries to be completed in FY 2027. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 11, 2026, with a deadline of March 26, 2026 for interested parties to submit inquiries or expressions of interest.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is designated as a sole source contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation, located in Rolling Meadows, Illinois. Northrop Grumman has been identified as the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of both the CLR and LAIRCM system, possessing the exclusive requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data necessary to meet the government's requirements on a timely basis. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. While this is a sole source procurement, interested subcontractors are encouraged to contact Northrop Grumman directly at Ted.McKiernan@ngc.com to explore potential subcontracting opportunities. The NAICS category is classified as Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413), and the PSC category is Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components (1680).
Notice text
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a sole source contract to Northrop Grumman, Rolling Meadows, IL, for the Fiscal Year (FY) 26 a software solution on the Configurable Log Reader (CLR) that is compatible with the P-8A Poseidon Large Aircraft Infra-Red Counter Measures (LAIRCM). System software upgrades to be integrated onto the CLR will be delivered as a result of this procurement. The anticipated award date is the fourth quarter of Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2026, with deliveries completing in FY27. These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." Northrop Grumman is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the CLR and LAIRCM System, and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis. Per FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii), "All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency." This synopsis is for informational purposes only. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Northrop Grumman directly via Ted McKiernan at Ted.McKiernan@ngc.com.
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