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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 11, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Synopsis for AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Production Test Sets and Hardware for Test

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N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM272-0044Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a sole source delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement N0001924G0001 to DRS Systems, Inc. to procure specialized support equipment essential for increasing production testing capacity of the AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure system. The equipment includes Far Field Test Stations, Laser 2 hardware for those stations, DAIRCM-specific test hardware, and associated data deliverables. The procurement is justified under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 because DRS is the exclusive designer, developer, and manufacturer of the required systems, and the government does not possess a technical data package for the AN/AAQ-45 that would enable competitive sourcing. This action is not a solicitation but a market research notice aimed at identifying potential subcontractors and confirming the sole source basis, with no obligation for the government to compensate responses. Subcontracting opportunities are to be pursued directly with DRS through Jeffrey Cutre. The notice was posted on June 11, 2026, with responses due by June 25, 2026, and the work will be performed in Melbourne, Florida.

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NAVAIR awards sole source order to DRS Systems for DAIRCM sensor testing equipment procurement.

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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems CommandView Agency

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334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Melbourne, FL, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
Contacts2 people available
OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command
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Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA
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Jessica L. Guy-Dietrich

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THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a sole source delivery order under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001924G0001 to DRS Systems, Inc. (DRS) to procure support equipment to increase testing of sensor production capacity for DAIRCM production. This will include, but is not limited to, Far Field Test Stations (FFTS), Laser 2 hardware for FFTS, DAIRCM hardware for testing, and data deliverables.



THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible businesses capable of providing the supplies and services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this notice.



These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." DRS is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the equipment addressed in this synopsis and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. In addition, the Government does not own a technical data package (TDP) for the AN/AAQ-45 which is suitable for competition.


Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact DRS directly by contacting Jeffrey Cutre at jeffreycutre@drs.com.

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