This is a sources sought notice for market research on producing F/A-18E/F Block II Phase IV Infrared Search and Track Environmental Control Units. The effort would involve a base year and two option years for Full Rate Production. The contractor must be capable of performing automated test procedures and troubleshooting at its own facility and may need to design or acquire special tooling. The performance location is not specified. Responses are strictly voluntary and for informational purposes only, as this is not a request for proposals.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, MD, intends to sole-source a procurement for F/A-18E/F IRST Block II Environmental Control Unit Weapon Replaceable Assemblies. The contractor must provide temperature control for related components, perform Acceptance Test Procedures and troubleshooting at its own facility, and potentially design or acquire Special Tooling Equipment. The Government believes Parker Meggitt, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the requirement. This is an informational notice and not a request for competitive proposals, though potential sources may submit a capability statement within 15 days of the announcement's publication. The Government will review any responses to determine whether to proceed with the sole-source approach or reconsider a competitive procurement.