Procurement Summary
Country: USA
Summary: Deployable Flight Incident Recorder System Dfirs Midlife Upgrade Mup Bkit Weapon Replaceable Assemblies Wras Procurement
Deadline: 04 Sep 2026
Posting Date: 18 Aug 2026
Other Information
Notice Type: Tender
TOT Ref.No.: 147424318
Document Ref. No.: N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-1221
Competition: ICB
Financier: Self Financed
Purchaser Ownership: Public
Tender Value: Refer Document
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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA-265 intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price (FFP) stand-alone contract to DRS Systems, Inc. (SYSCO), for supplies and services associated with the Deployable Flight Incident Recorder System (DFIRS) Mid-Life Upgrade (MUP), as known as Voice and Aircraft Data Recorder (VADR) for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G Type/Model/Series (T/M/S) aircraft. The scope of work will include production of DFIRS MUP B-Kit Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), Data Bus Interface Unit (DBIU) and Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Unit (DFIRU) in support of the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G aircraft programs.
The period of performance is anticipated to begin May 2027 and will be 12 months.
DRS Technologies Canada Ltd. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the F/A-18 DFIRS, and as such possesses the requisite technical data, knowledge, and special skills regarding the design and operation (including aircraft data collection and homing beacon) to meet the Navy-s requirements without causing unacceptable delays.
THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 3204(a)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or series will satisfy agency requirements”. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.
Notice ID: n00019-25-rfpreq-tpm265-1221
Department/Ind. Agency: dept of defense
Sub-tier: dept of the navy
Office: naval air systems command
Product Service Code: 1680 - miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components
NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Inactive Dates: sep 19, 2026
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
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