Infrared Countermeasure (IRCM) Improvements and Development
ID: H9224125SSN0005Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEUS SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND (USSOCOM)AMSAM-SPKFORT EUSTIS, VA, 23604-5577, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (325998)

PSC

CARTRIDGE AND PROPELLANT ACTUATED DEVICES AND COMPONENTS (1377)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cae01aca2619471faa17f2e0419911ac/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), is seeking potential vendors to enhance and develop expendable infrared countermeasure (IRCM) decoys. This sources sought notice aims to identify small businesses capable of providing innovative solutions for IRCM technologies, specifically those previously supplied by IMI Systems LTD. The government intends to refine its acquisition strategy based on the responses received, although no contracts will be awarded at this stage. Interested vendors must submit their qualifications and capabilities via email by August 22, 2025, referencing Sources Sought Notice #H9224125SSN0005, with responses limited to ten pages. For further inquiries, vendors can contact Chase Brasher at chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil.

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    Chase Brasher
    chase.w.brasher.civ@socom.mil
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    Sources Sought Notice.pdf
    This sources sought notice by the Technology Application Program Office (TAPO) aims to gather market research for improvements and developmental projects related to expendable infrared countermeasure (IRCM) decoys. The Government seeks to identify potential vendors, particularly small businesses, capable of fulfilling these requirements as they consider their acquisition strategy following previous contracts with IMI Systems LTD. This request is not an official contract solicitation, and responses are voluntary. Interested sources must provide information on their qualifications, including technical capabilities and company details, formatted on letterhead. The Government is particularly interested in vendors' specific expertise in IRCM decoys' production and development and notes the preliminary NAICS Code for this requirement is 325998. Responses must be submitted via email by 8 August 2025, with a limit of 10 pages, outlining the company's profile and specialized competencies relevant to IRCM decoys. This process underscores the Government's intent to explore possible partnerships while determining the need for full competition in the future.
    Sources Sought Notice (Rev A).pdf
    The Technology Application Program Office (TAPO) is issuing a sources sought notice to conduct market research under FAR Part 10 and DFARS PGI 206.302-1(d). The purpose is to identify potential vendors, particularly small businesses, capable of providing enhancements and development for expendable infrared countermeasure (IRCM) decoys, previously supplied by IMI Systems LTD. The government's acquisition strategy may be influenced by the responses received, but no contracts will be awarded at this stage, and responses are voluntary. Interested vendors should provide details about their qualifications, experience, and capabilities related to IRCM decoy development. The notice specifies the information required from respondents, including company details, business size designations, and specific technical capabilities regarding IRCM decoy production. Responses must be submitted via email by August 22, 2025, and should not exceed ten pages. The NAICS code tentatively assigned is 325998, with opportunities for interested vendors to propose alternatives. Overall, this notice illustrates the government's intent to refine its acquisition methods through stakeholder engagement while seeking innovation in IRCM technologies.
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