J -- Life Cycle Contractor Support of Raytheon AN/AAQ-16 Forward Looking Infrared Radar Systems, Controls and Displays

The United States Special Operations Command is seeking life-cycle contractor support for the Raytheon AN/AAQ-16 Forward Looking Infrared Radar (FLIR) systems, including associated controls and displays, under a contract scheduled to begin on January 1, 2008, and extend for five years. This contract is aimed at supporting joint service customers and continues the work previously conducted by Raytheon Company, whose current contract expires on December 31, 2007. The contracting office handling this effort is the Technology Applications Contracting Office located at Fort Eustis, Virginia, under the Department of Defense, with a solicitation posted as a sources-sought announcement to identify interested parties. The NAICS code for this procurement is 541330, which pertains to engineering services. Potential contractors are invited to express their interest by contacting Shirley A. Powell, the Contract Specialist responsible for this solicitation, via email. The focus of this contract involves maintaining and supporting the FLIR technology that plays a critical role in providing advanced infrared imaging capabilities for military operations. Given its joint service application and importance to operational readiness, the effort emphasizes continuity and technical expertise to ensure the system's effective lifecycle management.