DBD Raytheon Software Support to Modify AN/ALE-50 IMPLC
ID: N00019-23-RFPREQ-TPM272-0044Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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

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

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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), intends to negotiate and award a Cost-Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) delivery order to Raytheon Company for the modification of the AN/ALE-50 Integrated Multi-Purpose Launch Controller (IMPLC) System, specifically for integration with the Dual Band Decoy (DBD) and the F/A-18E/F platform. This procurement is critical for the development, testing, and integration of advanced electronic countermeasure systems, which play a vital role in enhancing the operational capabilities of naval aircraft. The anticipated award date for this sole-source contract is October 2025, and interested parties may submit their interest and capabilities in writing to Kathleen Erickson or Jessica Guy-Dietrich via the provided email addresses. No competitive proposals will be accepted, and inquiries by phone are not permitted.

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