Chaff Expendable Countermeasures - IDIQ

DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.

INTRODUCTION: The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its requirement to procure the production and delivery of the RR-129, RR-144, RR-170, RR-180, RR-188, RR-198, RR-199, and RR-203, a timed-release Chaff Expendable Countermeasure with higher Radar Cross Section (RCS) capability to create threat disadvantage, provide increased survivability, and expanded frequency coverage.  The estimated contract value will be $225,000,000.00 across United States Navy and Marine Corps, United States Air Force, Joint Program Office (JPO) and Foreign Military Sales.

The proposed class of contracting actions will procure an estimated range of 30,000 – 500,000 units per year for Fiscal Year (FY)28 through FY32 to satisfy both domestic and foreign requirements.

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the 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.

ELIGIBILITY: The Product/Service Code (PSC) for this requirement is 5865: Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-countermeasures and Quick Reaction Capability Equipment. All interested businesses are encouraged to respond.

ANTICIPATED PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:  This contract is planned to contain a five year ordering period to satisfy requirements for FY28 through FY32. The anticipated award date is February 2028. The Government anticipates end item deliveries will commence as early as 6 months, but no later than 12 months after each contract delivery order award. Initial production is anticipated to be an estimated 3-7 devices per month.

ANTICIPATED CONTRACT TYPE:  The contract type for this contract is anticipated to be Firm Fixed.

PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The RR-129, 144, RR-170, RR-180, RR-188, RR-198, RR-198, and RR-203 Chaff Countermeasures are designed to defeat enemy radar guided anti-aircraft missiles. These devices are an advanced countermeasure with mmWave technology capable of producing high Radar Cross Section (RCS) across the desired spectrum. These Chaff devices are designed to protect against radar-guided surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles.

REQUIRED CAPABILITIES: The Contractor must possess the manufacturing technology, infrastructure, and capacity to produce the RR-129, RR-144, RR-170, RR-180, RR-188, RR-198, RR-199, and RR-203 Chaff Expendable Countermeasures for the estimated quantities and within the required timelines.

Interested businesses shall demonstrate that your company currently possesses or has authorized access to the necessary technical data, or has a viable plan to obtain, generate, or otherwise secure the necessary technical data, and that it will be maintained throughout the duration of the effort being solicited. Interested businesses shall demonstrate the capability to complete the requirement within the Government’s required timeline. You may also submit information that demonstrates how you could potentially meet this requirement for future production opportunities.

SUBMISSION DETAILS: Interested businesses shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than twelve (12) 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 line spaced) demonstrating their ability to perform the requirements described herein.

In addition to these requirements, interested businesses shall adhere to the following submission instructions: 

1. Document Type: Microsoft Word

2. Delivery: The capability statement package shall be sent by electronic mail (email) to Elizabeth V. Lamb at elizabeth.v.lamb2.civ@us.navy.mil.

3. Response Date: Submissions must be received via email no later than 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time on 21 August 2026.

4. No classified information shall be submitted in response to this Sources Sought.

5. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Elizabeth Lamb at the above email address. No phone calls will be accepted.

6. All responses shall include Sources Sought Notice name/number, Company Name, Company Address, Company Business Size, Cage Code, and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.

7. All data received in response to this Sources Sought that is marked or designated as corporate or proprietary will be fully protected from any release outside the Government.

Any information or materials provided in response to this Sources Sought Notice will not be returned. The Government is not committed nor obligated to pay for the information provided, and no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to this Sources Sought Notice.