Directed Infrared Countermeasure System for Large Aircraft
ID: FA863825R0018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8638 AFLCMC WNYK EW AVIONICSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7205, USA

NAICS

Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b377b06c36e34df6bfd9d8181c9ab9ef/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 25, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due May 15, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is seeking market research responses from businesses capable of providing a directed infrared countermeasures system for large aircraft. The system is intended to detect, deny, and defeat various aerial threats, including man-portable air defense systems and surface-to-air missiles, while ensuring compliance with open architecture standards for future adaptability. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the defense capabilities of U.S. military aircraft, with a requirement for readiness by May 2028. Interested firms must submit their capabilities statements unclassified via the DoD SAFE system by 5:00 PM EST on May 15, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Victoria Russell at victoria.russell.1@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
Victoria Russell
victoria.russell.1@us.af.mil
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LASER-Y Sources Sought.pdf
Mar 25, 2025, 6:05 PM UTC
The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis (Notice ID FA863825R0018) seeking market research to identify businesses capable of providing a directed infrared countermeasures system for large aircraft. The system aims to defend against various threats, including man-portable and surface-to-air missiles. The Air Force is particularly interested in compliance with open architecture standards to ensure future adaptability. Responses are requested from businesses capable of performing a significant portion of the work to inform potential Small Business Set-Aside opportunities. Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement addressing the ability to design and implement the countermeasures system, along with past relevant experience and technical qualifications, all while ensuring compliance with security clearance requirements. The proposed system should be capable of integration in various aircraft types and must be ready by May 2028. The document emphasizes the necessity for detailed evidence of capabilities without submitting proprietary data. Responses must be unclassified, and interested firms should submit their statements through the DoD SAFE system by the specified deadline. This initiative underscores the Air Force's commitment to enhancing its defense systems and collaborating with capable contractors.
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Directed Infrared Countermeasure System for Large Aircraft
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