Synopsis for Department of the Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) FY27-FY29 Production
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0231Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/c57ead8aca014450a97a19392d47a6af/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), intends to award a sole source contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) for the procurement of various components related to the Department of the Navy's Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) program for fiscal years 2027 to 2029. This procurement includes essential hardware such as Control Indicator Unit Replacements, DoN LAIRCM Processors, and Infrared Missile Warning System Sensors, among others, which are critical for enhancing aircraft defense capabilities against infrared-guided missiles. Interested businesses should note that this is a presolicitation notice for market research purposes only, and the government will not pay for any information received; companies seeking subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact NGSC directly. For further inquiries, potential sources can reach out to Sarah Willis or Jessica Guy-Dietrich via their provided email addresses.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sarah Willis
    sarah.m.willis10.civ@us.navy.mil
    Jessica Guy-Dietrich
    jessica.guy-dietrich.civ@us.navy.mil
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