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F-18 IRST ECU FRP 1-3

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N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0512Federal

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NAICS: 336413

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Mounting Bracket Assembly ManufacturingThis subcontract opportunity is for the fabrication and assembly of two Mounting Bracket Assemblies under NSN 1450-01-657-9533 for the DLA Weapons Support ASC. The project requires precision machining and assembly according to technical drawings, with quality assurance conducted through sampling and inspection per MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331. Performance will take place in Portsmouth, with the work supporting prime contractors on Department of Defense projects. The contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413. To be eligible, contractors must maintain CMMC Level 2 and DFARS 252.204-7012 compliance. The solicitation was posted on November 8, 2026, and requires a response by November 16, 2026.

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Supply of NSN 4710-00-0033939 (Bell Textron Component)This subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Oper OEM Division, requires the supply of one unit of NSN 4710-00-0033939. The required part must be sourced as Bell Textron part number 212-060-737-021 or 212-060-737-21. Performance of this contract takes place in Cherry Point, and the work falls under NAICS code 336413. The contractor must adhere to strict military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and either MIL-STD-1916 or ASQ H1331 for sampling and inspection. Additionally, the supplier is required to maintain compliance with DFARS 252.225-7001. The solicitation was posted on November 8, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026.

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Aviation Rod End Clevis SupplyThis subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense through the DLA Weapons Support ASC Supplier Order OEM Division, involves the procurement of eight high-precision aviation rod end clevises. The required components must be Lockheed Martin part number 235A931-1, identified by NSN 1640-01-555-4479. Because these are classified as Critical Application Items, they must adhere to strict aviation safety and quality standards. Eligible providers must be authorized manufacturers or authorized distributors for Lockheed Martin Corporation to ensure the authenticity and certification of the aviation-grade hardware. The performance of this contract is centered in Jacksonville, and the response deadline for the solicitation is November 16, 2026.

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Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Inlet Cone FabricationThis subcontract, issued by the Department of Defense under the DLA Weapons Support ASC, requires the manufacture of four high-precision inlet cones for aircraft gas turbine engines. The components must be fabricated according to RTX P/N 51A681, TDP Rev A Gen 1, and the associated Quality Assurance Provisions. To ensure compliance and safety, the contractor must hold ISO 9001:2015 certification and FAA Airworthiness Approval, and all items must be marked with Item Unique Identification per MIL-STD-130. The project is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 336413, with performance taking place in New Cumberland. Interested parties must respond by November 16, 2026. The final deliverable consists of four finished and certified inlet cones meeting all specified technical and regulatory standards.

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Custom Cylinder Casting and ForgingThis subcontract for Custom Cylinder Casting and Forging supports the DLA Weapons Support Land Supply Chain within the Department of Defense. The selected provider will be responsible for supplying raw cast or forged metal components used as base structural elements for linear actuating cylinders. This process involves utilizing custom tooling and dies to meet specific technical requirements for prime contractors. Performance for this contract will take place in Tracy, California. Due to the nature of the defense components, the contractor must maintain US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and ensure full compliance with ITAR and EAR regulations. The solicitation was posted on November 8, 2026, with a response deadline of November 19, 2026.

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The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command awarded a firm-fixed-price contract, numbered N0001926C0134, to Parker Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc., for the production of the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track Block II Environmental Control Unit Weapons Replaceable Assemblies. This contract encompasses the base production lot along with the first and second option lots to meet full-rate production requirements for both NAVAIR and NAVSUP. The ECU delivers essential temperature regulation to the IRST infrared receiver and processor components, which are procured under a separate contract. The award was issued on a sole-source basis under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1), justified by the fact that PMDSI, as the original equipment manufacturer, possesses the unique manufacturing knowledge, technical data, and experience necessary to fulfill the requirement within the critical program timeline. The sole-source justification is documented under J&A number 26-0094, dated April 29, 2026. The contract was awarded through solicitation N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0512, with performance based in Irvine, California, and the contracting office located at Patuxent River, Maryland.

General Info

Parker Meggitt awarded sole-source contract to produce F/A-18E/F IRST Environmental Control Units for full-rate production.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contract Value

$22,471,439.26

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Irvine, CA, 92618, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

MEGGITT DEFENSE SYSTEMS, INC.

Award Issued Date

06/16/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

3 pages · justification-and-approval

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 28

Sources Sought

Type ChangedJun 5

Sources Sought → Presolicitation

Deadline changedFeb 19

Response deadline changed from Jun 20, 2024 to Mar 7, 2025.

AwardedJun 16

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts2 people available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Contacts

J. Tyler Weathers

Jessica V. Myers

Full Description

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract N0001926C0134 to Parker Meggitt Defense Systems, Inc. (PMDSI). This award consists in a base production lot, the exercise of the first option lot, and a second option lot for NAVAIR and NAVSUP Full Rate Production (FRP) requirements.

The F/A-18E/F Infrared Search & Track (IRST) Block II Environmental Control Unit (ECU) Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA) is capable of providing temperature control to the Infrared Receiver (IRR) and processor WRAs, procured on a separate contract vehicle.

This contract was awarded on a sole-source basis under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements.” As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the F-18 IRST ECU, PMDSI has the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfil this requirement within the production time required to maintain program schedule.

This effort is covered under the Justification and Approval (J&A) number 26-0094, dated 29-APR-2026.

This award notice is for informational purposes only.