IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) - Infrared Receiver (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processer Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs)

DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Infrared Receiver (IRR), processor, and Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). These WRA’s must be able to support the IRST Block II mission objectives and requirements.

In addition, the offeror must be capable of performing automated test procedures (ATPs) on this specific WRA and troubleshooting any issue(s) at its facility. The offeror also may be required to design, build, or acquire special tooling equipment (STE) if or when deemed necessary. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.

It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible small and/or other than small business firms capable of providing the supplies/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 sources sought.

Any contract actions that the Government may intend to procure in the future will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) as applicable in accordance with FAR 5.201(b). This sources sought is a reposting of N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0513 (published on 28 March 2024) and N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0513-R1 (published on 5 February 2025).

SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested businesses shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced) demonstrating their ability to provide the supplies or services listed in the required capabilities described herein. Documentation should be in bullet format. The capability statement package shall be sent via email to shannon.r.buckalew.civ@us.navy.mil.

Submissions must be received no later than 2:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time on 27 March 2026. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to shannon.r.buckalew.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code, Company Business Size, and Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.