Synopsis for AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Laser 2
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0080
- 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
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Place of performance
- Melbourne, Florida, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking a modification to an existing Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract for the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Laser 2 system. The modification will update the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) scope to include Production Representative Models (PRMs) and prototypes for system qualification and testing. NAVAIR intends to award this modification solely to DRS Systems, Inc. under the statutory authority for other than full and open competition, citing that DRS is the exclusive designer, developer, and manufacturer of the equipment. The government does not currently own a Technical Data Package for the AN/AAQ-45, and all drawings and data remain proprietary to DRS Systems, Inc. Interested parties must submit any responses or evidence of potential competition by February 14, 2025, to the Contract Specialist Sarah Willis.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside for this contract opportunity. While no explicit award value is mentioned, the modification involves updating engineering specifications for the DAIRCM Laser 2 system within the existing contract N0001920C0041. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC category 5865 for Electronic Countermeasures and Counter-Countermeasures Equipment. Companies interested in potential subcontracting opportunities are directed to contact DRS Systems, Inc. representatives Jeffrey Cutre and Danni Schuder directly. The government maintains discretion in determining whether to compete this requirement and will only consider alternative proposals that provide clear and convincing evidence of potential competitive advantages.
Notice text
THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD has a requirement to award a modification to update the Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) scope to include Laser 2 under the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) contract N0001920C0041 to support the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM). This modification will include updating the Laser 2 NRE scope, Production Representative Models (PRMs), and prototype to perform system qualification and test.
The Government intends to solicit this effort on a sole source basis to DRS Systems, Inc. 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." DRS Systems, Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the equipment addressed in this synopsis and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. In addition, the Government does not own a Technical Data Package (TDP) for the AN/AAQ-45. Drawings and data are proprietary to DRS Systems, Inc.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All inquiries and concerns must be addressed to the Contract Specialist, Sarah Willis at sarah.m.willis10.civ@us.navy.mil. Responses to this notice must be submitted by 14 February 2025. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future procurement.
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact DRS Systems, Inc. directly using the following contact information: Jeffrey Cutre at jeffreyacutre@drs.com and Danni Schuder at Danni.Schuder1@drs.com
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought for AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Laser 2 | Pre-Solicitation |
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