# Deployable Flight Incident Recorder System (DFIRS) Mid-Life Upgrade (MUP) B-Kit Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) Procurement

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- Solicitation number: N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-1221
- Notice type: Combined synopsis and solicitation (first published as sources sought)
- Status: Closed. Deadline was September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT
- Department: Department of the Navy
- Agency: Department of the Navy
- Contracting office: Naval Air Systems Command (N00019)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components
- Place of performance: Melbourne, Florida
- First posted: July 2, 2026
- Last posted: August 17, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c2977d454874c138b9e7f0187c66d40/view

## Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-265 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price (FFP) stand-alone contract to DRS Systems, Inc. (SYSCO), for supplies and services associated with the Deployable Flight Incident Recorder System (DFIRS) Mid-Life Upgrade (MUP), as known as Voice and Aircraft Data Recorder (VADR) for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft.

The scope of work will include production of DFIRS MUP B-Kit Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), Data Bus Interface Unit (DBIU) and Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Unit (DFIRU) in support of the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft programs. The period of performance is anticipated to begin May 2027 and will be 12 months.

DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the F/A-18 DFIRS, and as such possesses the requisite technical data, knowledge, and special skills regarding the design and operation (including aircraft data collection and homing beacon) to meet the Navy’s requirements without causing unacceptable delays. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. This synopsis is for informational purposes only.

This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or series will satisfy agency requirements”.

There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.

## Publications

- July 2, 2026: Sources sought, due July 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 0b6469fe6621418ba0a6a530d4b553b5. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0b6469fe6621418ba0a6a530d4b553b5/view
- August 17, 2026: Combined synopsis and solicitation, due September 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM EDT. Notice 2c2977d454874c138b9e7f0187c66d40. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c2977d454874c138b9e7f0187c66d40/view

## Points of contact

- Ryan Bodine, ryan.k.bodine.civ@us.navy.mil, (771) 237-1399
- Cassaundra E Somerville, cassaundra.e.somerville.civ@us.navy.mil, (771) 237-1732

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