Active Expendable Decoy (AED) Procurement and Support
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM272-0084Type: 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)

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https://sam.gov/opp/aeab5e11b1974e78be75fdafcca451eb/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, is planning to award a sole source contract modification for the procurement of Active Expendable Decoys (AED) and related support for the F-35 platform. This procurement includes an estimated quantity of 1,200 AEDs, impulse cartridges, support equipment, repairs, and field service representative support, aimed at fulfilling requirements for Fiscal Year 2026. The modification will be awarded to Leonardo, United Kingdom, as they are the only contractor with the necessary manufacturing technology and qualifications to meet the government's needs. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Elizabeth Lamb at elizabeth.v.lamb2.civ@us.navy.mil. This notice serves informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals.

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    elizabeth.v.lamb2.civ@us.navy.mil
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