IRST Block II Phase IV Environment Control Unit (ECU) FRP I, II, & III
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-051Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

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MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is seeking information from qualified businesses regarding the procurement of Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Environmental Control Units (ECUs) for the F/A-18E/F aircraft. The procurement will involve Full Rate Production (FRP) lots I, II, and III, with the selected contractor responsible for ensuring adequate temperature control for the Infrared Receiver and Processor Weapon Replaceable Assemblies, as well as performing automated test procedures and troubleshooting at their facility. This initiative is critical for maintaining the operational effectiveness of the F/A-18E/F aircraft, and interested parties are encouraged to submit a capabilities statement by the specified deadline to the primary contact, J. Tyler Weathers, at jeffrey.t.weathers3.civ@us.navy.mil. Please note that this is a sources sought notice and not a request for proposal; no funds are available for response preparation.

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