# SAM #N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0015

Award for DAIRCM System Production and Support for Navy Aircraft Protection

**Buyer:** Naval Air Systems Command
**Posted:** September 18, 2026
**Identifier:** N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0015
**NAICS:** 334511, 336419, 336413, 336414

This award supports the Department of the Navy's DAIRCM program for advanced aircraft protection.
- Government Buyer:
  - Department of Defense
  - Department of the Navy
  - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Headquarters
- OEM/Vendor:
  - DRS Systems Incorporated (sole source)
- Products Requested:
  - AN/AAQ-45 DAIRCM Sensors (690 units, LRIP configuration)
  - AN/AAQ-45 DAIRCM Processors (138 units, LRIP configuration)
  - AN/AAQ-45 DAIRCM Lasers (138 units, LRIP configuration)
  - Fiber Optic Cable Assembly Type 1 (138 units)
  - Fiber Optic Cable Assembly Type 2 (112 units)
- Services Requested:
  - Multi-spectral Test Sets (MSTS) for DAIRCM system testing
  - Field Service Representatives (FSR) for on-site support
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Sole source procurement for DAIRCM hardware and support
  - Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) configurations
  - Supports Initial Operational Capability (IOC) for FY28
  - Estimated contract value up to $826 million
  - Includes both production hardware and field support services
- No specific part numbers provided; all items are DAIRCM system components
- Engineering and field support are integral to the contract

### Description

<p>DRS Systems Inc., Melbourne, Florida, is awarded $533,287,672 firm-fixed-price, cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for the production and delivery of distributed aperture infrared countermeasure weapons replaceable assemblies and shop replaceable assemblies in the low rate initial production configurations to include a maximum of 690 Sensors, 134 Processors, 134 Laser I, 52 fiber optic cables I, and 52 FOCA II, as well as associated engineering support for the Navy and Army. Additionally, this contract provides for multi-spectral test sets, field service representatives, far field test station upgrades, and electrical equivalent test benches. Work will be performed in San Diego California (50%); Dallas, Texas (43%); and Fort Walton Beach, Florida (7%), and is expected to be complete by April 2030. No funds will be obligated at the time of award; funds will be obligated on individual orders as they are issued. This contract was not competed. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, is the contracting activity (N0001926D1002).</p>

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