Opportunity
SAM #N00421-26-RFPREQ-AD60000AD6000M-0191
Sole Source EOIRDI System Procurement and Enhancements for NAWCAD
Naval Center for Advanced Computing and Data (NAWCAD)
March 25, 2026
April 09, 2026
N00421-26-RFPREQ-AD60000AD6000M-0191
334111, 334511, 541715, 336414, 336419
This procurement opportunity involves the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) and the Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department (NAWC-IBST) seeking advanced Electro-Optical Infrared Direct Injection (EOIRDI) system solutions and enhancements for research, development, test, and evaluation purposes. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) - Naval Air Warfare Center Integrated Battlespace Simulation and Test Department (NAWC-IBST) - OEMs and Vendors: - Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (sole source OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - Two EO/IR Scene Generation Systems (SGS) for fixed and rotary wing platforms (including F-35) - Block A 6-Channel PAX Scene Generation System with support material and software - Air Force 6-Channel Scene Generation System (optional) - Tier 2 Modeling Development Software Upgrade - Terrain/Radiance Map Generation Capability (optional) - Additional User/Developer Documentation (optional) - ARINC-818 Video Output Protocol Interface (optional) - Post-delivery support and testing (on-site and remote) - Completion of Terrain/Radiance Map Generation, additional user and developer documentation, and ARINC interface requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification to Northrop Grumman for system continuation and enhancements - Support for multiple military platforms and integration with Lockheed Martin and Air Force facilities - Incremental funded phases with milestone reviews, factory and site acceptance testing, and ongoing software development - Delivery and support at NAS Patuxent River, Eglin Air Force Base, Edwards Air Force Base, and Lockheed Martin Fort Worth - System-integrated ARINC-818 video output for threat processing units - Comprehensive user and developer documentation, including Interface Control Document and Firmware Support Manual
Description
SYNOPSIS - NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE. This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Subpart 5.1. The purpose of this synopsis is to announce the Naval Air Warfare Command Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intent to solicit a sole source proposal for the continuation of Tier 1 efforts and completion of Terrain/Radiance Map Generation, additional user and developer documentation, and ARINC interface requirements on the previously awarded Electro-Optical Infrared Direct Injection (EOIRDI) system delivery order (N0042123F0031) against Basic Ordering Agreement N0042122G0004. This requirement will increase ceiling of Teir 1 (CLIN 0001) and establish Option CLINs on the delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement N0042122G0004 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, 1740 Wehrle Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221.
This notice is published for informational purposes only and is not a request for quotes or request for information. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement is solely within the discretion of the Government and the Government is not considering responses to this notice.