Synopsis for Department of the Navy (DoN) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Red-to-Blue (R2B) Built in Test (BIT) Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Software Update for Sensor Calibration Data
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0150
- 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
- Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is seeking a sole-source modification to the AN/AAQ-24 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system through an existing Basic Ordering Agreement with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC). The modification involves Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) software updates to transfer Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment (iASE) Advanced Threat Warfare (ATW) sensor calibration data to support the MAGTF Agile Network Gateway Link (MANGL) family of systems. The procurement is being conducted under Title 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which allows for non-competitive procurement when only one source can satisfy agency requirements. NAVAIR has determined that NGSC is the exclusive developer, producer, and depot repair facility for the AN/AAQ-24 system, justifying the sole-source approach. Interested parties have until April 10, 2025, to submit responses demonstrating potential competitive advantages, with all inquiries directed to Contract Specialist Sarah Willis.
This pre-solicitation notice is not set aside for any specific business category and represents a modification to existing order N0001924F1082 under BOA N0001920G0005. The contract falls under NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code of 5865 for Electronic Countermeasures. While specific award values are not disclosed, the modification is focused on software engineering updates for a critical aircraft survivability system. Subcontractors interested in potential opportunities are encouraged to contact Brendan Thornton at Northrop Grumman directly. The government retains discretion in determining whether to proceed with the sole-source procurement and will evaluate any submitted evidence of potential competitive alternatives.
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 the AN/AAQ-24 System Department of the Navy (DoN) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Red-to-Blue (R2B) Built in Test (BIT) order N0001924F1082 under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001920G0005 to add Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) scope for a software update to the AN/AAQ-24 system to transfer Integrated Aircraft Survivability Equipment (iASE) Advanced Threat Warfare (ATW) sensor calibration data to support the MAGTF Agile Network Gateway Link (MANGL) family of systems.
The Government intends to solicit this effort on a sole source basis to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC). 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." NGSC is the sole developer, producer, and depot repair facility for the AN/AAQ-24 and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. In addition, the Government does not own all the required manufacturing processes, test equipment, automated program tooling, and factory tooling necessary to compete the production and associated support services of the AN/AAQ-24. Drawings and other technical data are proprietary to NGSC.
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 10 April 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 NGSC directly using the following contact information:
Brendan Thornton, Brendan.thornton@ngc.com
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| N0001925RFPREQTPM2720150 Synopsis Q A.docx | DOCX document |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Award Synopsis for Department of the Navy (DoN) Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Red-to-Blue (R2B) Built in Test (BIT) Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) Software Update for Sensor Calibration Data | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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