Synopsis for Department of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) FY27-FY29 Production
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0231
- Agency
-
Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Forecast
- Assault AAQ-24/DoN LAIRCM FY27 Production Base +2 Options Federal forecast
- 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
- Illinois 60008, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, Maryland is conducting market research for the procurement of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) system components and associated services for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The government seeks various hardware items including Control Indicator Unit Replacements, DoN LAIRCM Processors, Infrared Missile Warning System Sensors, Advanced Threat Warning Sensors, laser transmitter assemblies, test sets, and supporting equipment, along with engineering support, program management, configuration management, and test services. This pre-solicitation notice is being issued under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, permitting procurement other than through full and open competition based on sole source justification. The government has indicated that Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/AAQ-24 system, and no technical data package suitable for competition currently exists. The deadline for interested parties to respond to this sources sought notice is January 6, 2026.
This opportunity carries no small business set-aside designation. Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation is identified as the incumbent contractor and sole source provider for this procurement due to its exclusive design and manufacturing capabilities for the AN/AAQ-24 LAIRCM system. The notice does not specify an overall contract award value or budget ceiling for the three-year period. While specific quantities for each component are not detailed in this synopsis, the procurement encompasses multiple hardware line items across various subsystems and support categories. Companies interested in potential subcontracting opportunities with the prime contractor are encouraged to contact Northrop Grumman directly, as this pre-solicitation notice serves as a market research tool rather than a formal request for proposal.
Notice text
THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a sole source contract to Northrop Grrumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) to procure varying quantities of AN/AAQ-24 DoN LAIRCM hardware, engineering (hardware/software), program management, configuration management, test, other engineering support, and associated support equipment, as required, for FY27-FY29. The hardware procurement includes the following:
- Control Indicator Unit Replacements (CIURs)
- DoN LAIRCM Processors (DLP)
- Infrared (IR) Missile Warning System (MWS) Sensors
- Advanced Threat Warning (ATW) Sensors
- Multi-Role Electro-Optical End-To-End Test Sets (MEONs)
- Guardian Laser Transmitter Assemblies (GLTAs)
- GLTA Joint Standard Packaging (JPACs) Shipping Containers
- High Capacity Cards (HCCs)
- Smart Connector Assemblies (SCAs)
- Personal Computer Memory Cards, International Association (PCMCIAs)
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies and 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 notice.
These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(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 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-24 which is suitable for competition.
Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact NGSC directly by contacting Jill Rosenthal at Jill.Rosenthal@ngc.com.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought for Department of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) FY27-FY31 Production | Pre-Solicitation |
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