NSTXL #26-02

Request for Solutions: U.S. Pyrophoric Countermeasure Device Production Capability

This opportunity from the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane seeks industry solutions to restore U.S. production of pyrophoric countermeasure devices for military aircraft protection. - Government Buyer: - Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, representing the U.S. Navy, Air Force, and Army - Products/Services Requested: - Pyrophoric countermeasure devices for aircraft survivability and infrared threat protection - Development and demonstration of scalable manufacturing processes for these devices - Implementation of process control methodologies to meet infrared performance requirements - Planning for production readiness and capacity scaling - Qualification and stabilization of a secure domestic supply chain for critical materials - Development of data packages and process documentation for long-term sustainment - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Respondents must be active NSTXL members to submit solutions - Focus on restoring a sustainable, U.S.-based production capability - Emphasis on domestic supply chain security and long-term sustainment - Solutions must address both technical and manufacturing scalability aspects

Description

The Government has released a Request for Solutions (RFS) for the Pyrophoric Device Demonstration (PDD) project, aimed at restoring a sustainable U.S.-based production capability for pyrophoric countermeasure devices. The effort focuses on re-establishing resilient manufacturing sources for critical aircraft survivability systems supporting infrared threat protection across Joint Service platforms. Key areas of interest include scalable manufacturing processes, process control methodologies, production readiness, supply chain qualification, and data package development for long-term sustainment. Solutions are due by July 6, 2026, with questions due by June 15, 2026.

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