# IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) - Infrared Receiver (IRR), Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and Processer Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqtpm2650297 - Solicitation number: N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0297 - Notice type: Sources sought (first published as presolicitation) - Status: Closed. Deadline was March 27, 2026 at 2:00 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: 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment - Place of performance: Orlando, Florida - County: Orange County (FIPS 12095). https://abierto.us/counties/orange-county-fl-12095 - City: Orlando. https://abierto.us/cities/orlando-fl-1253000 - First posted: March 12, 2026 - Last posted: March 12, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ce6007d5ff11481589f6382cb5c4d2f1/view ## Description 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. ## Publications - March 12, 2026: Presolicitation, due March 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice 371665e2f7b840b08f974cc7270b0a2e. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/371665e2f7b840b08f974cc7270b0a2e/view - March 12, 2026: Sources sought, due March 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT. Notice ce6007d5ff11481589f6382cb5c4d2f1. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/ce6007d5ff11481589f6382cb5c4d2f1/view ## Points of contact - Shannon Buckalew, shannon.r.buckalew.civ@us.navy.mil - Jessica Myers, jessica.v.myers.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqtpm2650297.