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The Multi-Spectral and Sensing Technologies Research and Development effort, specifically the Advanced Staring Infrared Search and Track Technologies program, focuses on the development of advanced infrared sensor technology. The current contract, valued at 10,855,583 dollars, is held by Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation and is scheduled to end on November 13, 2026. This initiative is managed by the Department of Defense under the USAF AFMC AFRL. This opportunity is identified as a high-confidence full recompete that will be conducted through full and open competition using a cost plus fixed fee pricing structure. The work is associated with NAICS code 541715 and is performed in Linthicum Heights, Maryland. Interested parties can coordinate with points of contact Karmon Stewart and Morgan Vanhooser at Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

General Info

Northrop Grumman holds a $10.8M infrared sensor contract ending November 13, 2026.

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

Linthicum Heights, MD, 21090, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks

Contacts2 people available

OfficeWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA2377 USAF Afmc Afrl Pzl Afrl Ryks

Office AddressWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7541, USA

Contacts

Karmon Stewart

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Morgan Vanhooser

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

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Predicted recompete opportunity based on federal award data.
Current Contract: FA237723C0002 Incumbent: NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION Contract Value: $10,855,583 Potential End Date: 2026-11-13T00:00:00.000Z Competition: FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION Pricing: COST PLUS FIXED FEE Classification: full-recompete (Confidence: high - 90/100)
The objective of the - Advanced Staring Infrared Search and Track Technologies -(ASISTT) effort is to develop infrared sensor technology.

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