Infrared Countermeasures
Acquisition Plan (AP)
Program facts
- Program number
- 825
- Short name
- IRCM
- Acquisition pathway
- Major Capability Acquisition (MCA)
- Acquisition category
- ACAT III
- Acquisition status
- Active
- Lead component
-
US Special Operations Command
Department of Defense
- Contract awards
- 1
- Contract obligations
- $14,533,501 Since fiscal year 2023
Program details come from the Department of Defense's acquisition program list. Contract figures come from SAM.gov (formerly FPDS).
Contract obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Obligated |
|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9,248,858 |
| FY2023 | $5,284,643 |
Top contractors by obligations
| Rank | Contractor | Obligated | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Strata-G Solutions, LLC | $14,533,501 |
Contract awards
| Award | Awarded | Obligated |
|---|---|---|
| Common infrared countermeasures block 2 for CH-47 | $14,533,501 |
About this program
The Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) program is a Department of Defense Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) initiative operating as an Acquisition Category III program. This defense acquisition program focuses on developing and deploying countermeasure systems designed to protect military aircraft from infrared-guided threats. The program operates under a formal Acquisition Plan (AP) structure, indicating a well-defined approach to systems procurement and implementation.
The program's recent contract activity includes a $2.64 million cost-plus-fixed-fee award to Strata-G Solutions, LLC, an Alaska Native Corporation-owned small disadvantaged business, for the Common Infrared Countermeasures (CIRCM) Block 2 system specifically designed for the CH-47 Chinook helicopter platform. This contract, awarded by the U.S. Army's Program Executive Office for Intelligence, Electronic Warfare & Sensors, extends through May 31, 2026, and was designated as a total small business set-aside. Strata-G Solutions, operating as a subsidiary of The Aleut Corporation, brings relevant experience in engineering, aviation, and manufacturing solutions for Department of Defense programs. The contract structure employs a cost-plus-fixed-fee arrangement, suggesting the developmental or high-risk nature of the work being performed.
Quick answers
What is IRCM?
Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) is a DoD acquisition program led by the US Special Operations Command. DoD lists its program type as Acquisition Plan (AP). It follows the Major Capability Acquisition (MCA) pathway and is ACAT III. Its acquisition status is active.
How much has IRCM obligated on contracts?
1 contract award is coded to IRCM, and its actions have obligated $14,533,501 since fiscal year 2023.
Who are the top contractors on IRCM?
The contractor obligated the most on IRCM contracts is Strata-G Solutions, LLC ($14,533,501).
How much did IRCM obligate in fiscal year 2025?
Contracts coded to IRCM obligated $9,248,858 in fiscal year 2025.
What is the latest contract award for IRCM?
The latest contract award coded to IRCM is W58RGZ23C0026, awarded to Strata-G Solutions, LLC on May 30, 2023.
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