SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM272-0192

NAVAIR market research for AN/AAQ-45 DAIRCM organic software standup support

NAVAIR is seeking market information on support to establish organic software activities for the AN/AAQ-45 DAIRCM. - Government buyer: Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, Maryland. - System: AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM). - Requested support: - Support equipment, system documentation, and facility support. - Software development training and development of the Operational Flight Program (OFP) and User Data File (UDF). - System integration and testing. - OEMs and vendors: No OEM, contractor, or vendor is identified by name in the provided notice. - Notable requirements: The notice describes an intended sole-source delivery order, citing the system’s sole-source design and manufacture and the absence of a competition-suitable technical data package. - Opportunity status: This is market research, not a solicitation or request for proposal; NAVAIR is seeking information about potential capable sources before finalizing its acquisition approach.

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.

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