# Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Program of Record (PoR) IDIQ (PRMs/LRIP)

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001924tpm2720015

- Solicitation number: N00019-24-TPM272-0015
- Notice type: Presolicitation
- Status: Closed. Deadline was January 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Naval Air Systems Command (N00019)
- NAICS: 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- First posted: January 4, 2024
- Last posted: January 4, 2024
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b793ed32a5754ba3b7133ccf736e5cb8/view

## Description

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity type contract with DRS Systems Inc. LLC Melbourne, FL for hardware production and associated logistics and engineering to support the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) program.

The IDIQ will include, but is not limited to, hardware production, related systems engineering and program management including aircraft integration and special test equipment. 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."

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 which is suitable for competition.

Drawings and data are proprietary to DRS Systems, Inc. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact DRS Systems, Inc. Senior Controller, Mr. Jeffrey Cutre at (214) 996-2634 or jeffreyacutre@drs.com directly.

## Publications

- January 4, 2024: Presolicitation, due January 19, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST. Notice b793ed32a5754ba3b7133ccf736e5cb8. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/b793ed32a5754ba3b7133ccf736e5cb8/view

## Points of contact

- Catherine Kaler, catherine.i.kaler.civ@us.navy.mil
- Christopher J. Harritt, christopher.j.harritt.civ@us.navy.mil

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