Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Fleet Service Representative (FSR)
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The Naval Air Systems Command is seeking industry input to support the future procurement of Fleet Service Representative (FSR) services for the F/A-18E/F Block II Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system, with the intent to ensure sustained mission readiness through expert on-site technical support. The effort requires at least three highly qualified FSRs—two stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore, California, and one at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan—with the ability to deploy aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers during workups, detachments, and both CONUS and OCONUS operations. These personnel must possess in-depth knowledge of the IRST system, U.S. Navy and Boeing logistics processes, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, and the Naval Aviation Maintenance Program. Their responsibilities include resolving complex maintenance issues, conducting on-the-job training, documenting technical deficiencies, supporting the assembly and checkout of Weapon Replaceable Assemblies, acting as a liaison between fleet personnel and contractors, facilitating engineering reach-back, and submitting monthly asset status reports. All personnel must be eligible for Contractors Authorized to Accompany the Force designation, and the Japan-based FSR must meet Status of Forces Agreement Article I(b) requirements and be maintained in the Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker database. Interested firms must submit a capabilities statement not exceeding ten pages in length, formatted in bullet points with 12-point font and 1.5 line spacing, along with their company name, address, CAGE code, business size, and primary point of contact details including phone and email. Submissions are to be emailed to Gabrielle Blew at gabrielle.j.blew.civ@us.navy.mil by July 26, 2026. This notice is strictly for market research purposes and does not constitute a solicitation, request for proposal, or a commitment by the government to award a contract. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 541330 for engineering services and Product Service Code L016 for technical representation of aircraft components, with potential future solicitations to be published through the Government-wide Point of Entry as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
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Jacksonville, FL, USASet-Aside
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), 47123 Buse Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the Boeing Company, Jacksonville, FL, on a sole source basis. This contract will provide Fleet Service Representative (FSR) support for the F/A-18 E/F Block II Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system in Iwakuni, Japan and Lemoore, California.
As the prime contractor responsible for the overall system development, architecture, and integration of the IRST system onto the F/A-18 aircraft, the Boeing Company uniquely possesses the comprehensive knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully maintain the system. Consequently, an award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy’s operational requirements and a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.
The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the FAR Overhaul 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source" and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this synopsis. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date. There is no commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party before award of a contract for the efforts detailed above. Information provided herein in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.
In addition to this pre-solicitation notice, the Government has also issued a sources sought notice to determine if any other sources have the potential to fulfill this requirement. Any responses to the sources sought will be reviewed and may impact the Government's acquisition decisions as they relate to this requirement.
If you have any questions regarding this synopsis, please contact Gabrielle Blew at gabrielle.j.blew.civ@us.navy.mil or Jessica Myers at jessica.v.myers.civ@us.navy.mil. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact the Boeing Company at (314) 866-0745.
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