IRST Block II Full Rate Production (FRP) – Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) Sensor Assembly Structure(SAS), and Final System Integration
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0511Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a48f32d4759b4cb6bed2761257a88b7d/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), intends to procure the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Pod Block II weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS), along with the performance of final system integration. This procurement aims to ensure that all IRST Block II WRAs function correctly when integrated into a complete system, with potential offerors required to troubleshoot any issues that may arise during integration. The contract is being pursued on a sole source basis, as Boeing possesses the necessary manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data to fulfill the requirements within the specified timeline. Interested parties may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the primary contact, Jessica Williams, at jessica.l.williams265.civ@us.navy.mil, within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Katlen Saffioti
    katlen.r.saffioti.civ@us.navy.mil
    Jessica Myers
    jessica.v.myers.civ@us.navy.mil
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