Request for Information for Laser Warning Receiver (LWR)
ID: VPS_LWR_30SEP2025Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW4GG HQ US ARMY TACOMDETROIT ARSENAL, MI, 48397-5000, USA

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MISCELLANEOUS VEHICULAR COMPONENTS (2590)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8830682ed12b4dc797c33817d85f7295/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking industry input for a potential production contract for Laser Warning Receiver (LWR) systems, which are critical components of the Vehicle Protection System (VPS) for ground combat vehicles. The Army is assessing market research to inform a contract award anticipated in FY26, with a potential procurement of up to 4,000 kits. These systems are vital for enhancing the survivability of military vehicles by providing advanced threat detection capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit unclassified information by October 30, 2025, addressing various technical and production capabilities, and may contact Chester Ho at chester.c.ho.civ@army.mil for further details or to submit proprietary information via DoD SAFE.

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    Chester Ho
    chester.c.ho.civ@army.mil
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    RFI - VPS - LWR - 30SEP2025.pdf
    This Request for Information (RFI) from the U.S. Army seeks industry input for a potential production contract of Laser Warning Receiver (LWR) systems, an Acquisition Category (ACAT) II program currently in production for ground combat vehicles. The Army plans to award a contract in FY26, potentially procuring up to 4,000 kits. This RFI is for informational planning only and does not constitute a proposal request. Respondents are asked to provide unclassified information via email by October 30, 2025, addressing administrative details, security clearances (Facility Security Clearance and TEMPEST standards), small business core competencies, production capabilities (e.g., First Article Testing and delivery timelines), and technical capabilities. Technical requirements include 360° field of view, threat classification (LRF, LTD, LBR), data storage for recent threats, simultaneous threat detection, and Modular Active Framework (MAF) compliance, with specific SWaP requirements and detailed MAF compliance requirements outlined in Appendix A. Proprietary information submission is possible via DoD SAFE.
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