Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) Improvements and Development

The Department of Defense, through the Technology Application Contracting Office at Fort Eustis, Virginia, has issued a Sources Sought Notice (H9224126SSN0001) seeking market research information for the development, improvement, and production of expendable Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) decoys. This notice, posted on April 30, 2026, invites qualified vendors—particularly small businesses registered in the System for Award Management—to submit statements of interest by May 15, 2026. The effort aims to evaluate industry capabilities to support future formal solicitations related to IRCM decoy systems, encompassing their design, manufacturing, testing, and delivery. Respondents must provide company profiles, technical qualifications, past performance, SAM registration confirmation, and relevant representations such as DUNS and CAGE codes. The notice emphasizes no current contract award will result from submissions; rather, this is purely a preliminary step to assess market readiness under FAR Part 10 and related DoD acquisition guidelines. The documentation does not specify contract terms, pricing details, delivery locations, inspection criteria, special contract requirements, formal evaluation factors, or clause language, as these will be developed later in any potential solicitation. No MIL-STD or detailed packaging, preservation, marking, or labeling requirements are included, nor are contract administration or payment details provided. The point of contact for submissions is Mr. Chase Brasher via email, and proposals must be concise, limited to 10 pages, and submitted electronically with proper referencing of the solicitation number. Overall, this Sources Sought Notice serves as a non-binding solicitation to identify and characterize capable vendors for future procurement actions involving advanced IRCM decoys to enhance defense countermeasure capabilities.