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Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Program of Record (PoR) IDIQ (PRMs/LRIP)

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General Information

  • Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Updated)
  • Updated Published Date: Nov 04, 2024 11:35 am EST
  • Original Published Date: Oct 21, 2024 10:28 am EDT
  • Updated Response Date: Nov 05, 2024 11:59 pm EST
  • Original Response Date: Nov 05, 2024 11:59 pm EST
  • Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
  • Updated Inactive Date: Nov 20, 2024
  • Original Inactive Date: Nov 20, 2024
  • Initiative:
    • None

Classification

  • Original Set Aside:
  • Product Service Code:
  • NAICS Code:
    • 334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
  • Place of Performance:
    , MD
    USA

Description

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE.  The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate and award a sole source, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity type contract with DRS Systems Inc. LLC Melbourne, FL for hardware production and associated logistics and engineering to support the Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) phase of the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) program. The IDIQ will include, but is not limited to, hardware production, related systems engineering and program management including aircraft integration and special test equipment.

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. Drawings and data are proprietary to DRS Systems, Inc.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact DRS Systems, Inc. Senior Controller, Mr. Jeffrey Cutre at (214) 996-2634 or jeffreyacutre@drs.com directly. 

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

  • NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS NAVAL AIR STATION
  • PATUXENT RIVER , MD 20670-5000
  • USA

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