# Synopsis for AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Organic Software Standup Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqtpm2720192 - Solicitation number: N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM272-0192 - Notice type: Presolicitation - Status: Open. Offers due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 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 - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - First posted: October 22, 2026 - Last posted: October 22, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/65c938ed595b4d3280089198f758c412/view ## Description THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a sole source delivery order under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001924G0001 to DRS Systems, Inc. (DRS) to procure support equipment, receive system documentation, software development training, and facility support to standup organic software activities.  Tasking also includes completion of Operational Flight Program (OFP) and User Data File (UDF) developments, system integration, and test support for Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM).  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. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact DRS Systems, Inc. Senior Controller, Mr. Jeffrey Cutre at (214) 996-2634 or jeffreyacutre@drs.com directly. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies and 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 notice. ## Open now in the same industry 112 open in NAICS 334511. - OVERHEAD PROJECTOR, (SPRPA126RUC21), due November 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/sprpa126ruc21 - SPRRA127RA002// COMPUTER, FLIGHT CONTROL// 6615016583654 (98239743), due November 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/98239743 - VACUUM PUMP UNIT (N0010426QND26), due November 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM EST. https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0010426qnd26 ## Publications - October 22, 2026: Presolicitation, due November 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM EST. Notice 65c938ed595b4d3280089198f758c412. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/65c938ed595b4d3280089198f758c412/view ## Points of contact - Sarah Willis, sarah.m.willis10.civ@us.navy.mil - Jessica Guy-Dietrich, jessica.guy-dietrich.civ@us.navy.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/n0001926rfpreqtpm2720192.