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Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Environmental Control Unit (ECU) Weapon Replaceable Asse... Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Environmental Control Unit (ECU) Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs). This ECU must be capable of providing adequate temperature control to the Infrared Receiver (IRR) and processor WRAs, procured on a separate contract vehicle than the ECU. In addition, the offeror must be capable of performing Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs) on this specific WRA and troubleshooting any issue(s) at its facility. The offeror also may be required to design, build, or acquire Special Tooling Equipment (STE) if or when deemed necessary. The procurement is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(C)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements.” As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the IRST ECU, Parker Meggitt has the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfil this requirement within the production time required for program schedule. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement via email to the Point of Contact (POC) listed below demonstrating their ability to perform the Government’s requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication of this announcement. The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole-source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact Parker Meggitt at (949)465-7700 ext. 1342. This pre-solicitation is a reposting of N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0512 (published 19-FEB-2025) and N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0512 (published 05-JUN-2024). In addition to this pre-solicitation notice, the Government has also issued a sources sought notice to determine if any other sources have the potential to fulfill this requirement. Any responses to the sources sought will be reviewed and may impact the Government's acquisition decisions as they relate to this requirement.

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DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMEN... DISCLAIMER THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. INTRODUCTION The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), specifically the production of Block II Phase IV Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Environmental Control Units (ECUs). This effort will consist in a base year and two option years: Full Rate Production (FRP) lots I, II, and III. This ECU must be capable of providing adequate temperature control to the Infrared Receiver (IRR) and Processor WRAs, procured separately from the ECU. In addition, the offeror must be capable of performing automated test procedures (ATPs) on this specific WRA and troubleshooting any issue(s) at its facility. The offeror also may be required to design, build, or acquire special tooling equipment (STE) if or when deemed necessary. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool used to determine potential and eligible small and/or other than small business firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this sources sought. Any contract actions that the Government may intend to procure in the future will be synopsized on the Government-wide Point of Entry (GPE) as applicable in accordance with FAR 5.201(b). This sources sought is a reposting of N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0512 (published 28-MAR-2024) and N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-051 (published 04-FEB-2025). SUBMISSION DETAILS Interested businesses shall submit a brief capabilities statement package (no more than ten 8.5 x 11 inch pages, font no smaller than 12 point, 1.5 spaced) demonstrating their ability to provide the supplies or services listed in the required capabilities described herein. Documentation should be in bullet format. The capability statement package shall be sent via email to jeffrey.t.weathers3.civ@us.navy.mil. Submissions must be received no later than the response date and time stated in this contract opportunity. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to jeffrey.t.weathers3.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses shall include Company Name, Company Address, Company CAGE Code, Company Business Size, and Point of Contact (POC) including name, phone number, and email address.