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W58RGZ-ASE-A-KIT
Response Deadline
Jun 8, 2026, 8:00 PM(CDT)45 days
Eligibility
Contract Type
Sources Sought
General Information
Sources Sought Notice
Set Aside: Small Business, 8(a) Certified
PSC:
NAICS:
Contracting Office Address
Ashley Bowers
Army Contracting Command
4505 Martin Rd SW
Redstone Arsenal, AL 35808
Disclaimer
THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY – This RFI is issued in accordance with (IAW) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.201(e), Exchanges with Industry before Receipt of Proposal; it is solely for information and planning purposes – it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. Solicitations will not be accepted at this time. Unsolicited proposals will not receive a response. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the United States Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary; the United States Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the United States Government. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued. Respondents shall not be obligated to provide the services described herein. If a solicitation is released, it will be synopsized on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of the potential offerors to monitor this site for additional information pertaining to this requirement.
Background and Scope
The United States Army and Program Management Office Aircraft Survivability Equipment (PMO-ASE) is seeking information from potential Contractors with the capability to source, manufacture, kit, and deliver aircraft system A-Kits. A-Kits consist of the necessary wiring, structural components, and aircraft modifications that are critical to interfacing the ASE or Air Warrior system B-Kits with military aircraft.
The modern battlefield presents a complex and evolving threat environment for Army aircrews. To ensure mission success and the safety of our personnel, Army aircraft are equipped with a suite of sophisticated systems that increase situational awareness and survivability. The quality and timely delivery of these A-Kits are paramount to the readiness of the fleet.
The Army is interested in identifying Contractors with the expertise and capacity to produce and deliver A-Kits for the following critical systems, as well as future and emerging systems:
Technical Drawing Packages are available upon request to approved Contractors.
System Descriptions
OT-228/U CIRCM: CIRCM is the Army’s laser-based infrared countermeasure system that interfaces with the Army’s Common Missile Warning System (CMWS), Limited Interim Missile Warning System (LIMWS), Advanced Threat Warner (ATW), and Improved Threat Detection System (ITDS) to defeat current and emerging missile threats to target rotary-wing, tilt-rotor, and small fixed-wing aircraft across the DoD. CIRCM receives hand-off from missile warning systems and employs a pointing and tracking system to track incoming missiles. CIRCM is a smaller, lighter form factor that requires less power and utilizes an Open Systems Architecture which allows flexibility with software and hardware refreshes to keep pace with future threats.
AN/APR-39E(V)2: AN/APR-39E(V)2 MRWR will detect, categorize, and prioritize Radio Frequency emitters to provide visual and aural alerts to the aircrew warning them of targeting by Radio Frequency (RF)-guided weapons.
Improved Threat Detection System: ITDS is the next generation Missile Warning and Threat Detection System. It will provide a higher resolution two color infrared sensor suite with a threat agnostic approach to aircraft survivability. ITDS will provide the capability to detect, classify, cue, and declare on existing and emerging Electro-Optical/Infra-red (EO/IR) threats. ITDS will deploy based on the threat classification and the appropriate countermeasure system (Directable Infrared Countermeasure and/or expendable countermeasure). ITDS also provides appropriate Hostile Fire Indications (HFI), differentiating between small arms and rocket threats.
Aircraft Wireless Intercom System: Aircrew Wireless Intercom System (AWIS). The Air Warrior system will provide cordless communications capability for crew chiefs, flight engineers, and aeromedical personnel operating inside and in close proximity of the medium cargo and utility aircraft in addition to normal corded intercom. The AWIS will have secure communications capability. The cordless intercom will adhere to Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordnance (HERO) safe and electromagnetic interference emission standards. It also will allow the monitoring of aircraft radios.
Aviation Information System (AIS) Demonstration Kit (ADK): The Aviation Information System Demonstration Kit (ADK) provides situational awareness and improved communications between aviators and ground forces. The ADK is composed of a TSM radio, VBK, antennas, and GMR 1000, which it utilizes to connect to a larger network to share precise location information between users. It runs on 28 VDC power.
Helmet Display and Tracking System (HDTS): The AN/AVS-7(V) Heads-Up Display (HUD) takes aircraft data from numerous sensors and converts it to graphic files. This provides critical operational information superimposed as symbology onto the image the pilot sees through the ANVIS. The HUD minimizes the need for Pilots to examine cockpit instrument data, thus providing increased situational awareness outside the aircraft. The HUD system A-kit consists of the wiring harnesses, mounting brackets, and some additional sensors such as air data transducers, inclinometers, and thermocouple amps.
Core Capabilities
Interested Contractors should demonstrate expertise in one or both of the following core capabilities. Respondents should clearly indicate which capabilities they possess.
1. Build-to-Print Manufacturing: Proven capability to manufacture, assemble, test, and kit components from a government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP). Key areas of expertise must include:
2. Mechanical and Electrical Design, Integration, and Qualification: End-to-end capability to design, integrate, and achieve airworthiness qualification for new A-Kits on Army aircraft. Key engineering disciplines must include:
Contract Requirements
The USG intends to solicit additional industry input for contract type and other acquisition information in a future request for information.
Requested Information
PMO-ASE is seeking the following information:
Response Instructions
The response date for this market research is no later than 1500 CST, 8 June 2026. All interested parties shall send company and/or descriptive literature along with responses to the questions and any comments or questions via email to Ashley Bowers, ashley.w.bowers.civ@army.mil, AND Lindsay Layne, lindsay.c.layne.civ@army.mil with the subject line of the submission as “Response to RFI W58RGZ ASE A-Kit”.
Responses should be no more than four (4) pages in length and submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Font size shall NOT be smaller than 12-point Times New Roman or Arial. Respondents should label any information contained in the response that is considered proprietary.
Interested offerors shall provide Contact Information to include:
All questions and comments must be in writing. Electronic email responses are the only form of submission. Questions must be provided within five (5) business days of RFI issuance to allow USG to respond in a timely manner. This announcement supports FAR Part 10 Market Research.
Ashley Bowers
Lindsay Layne
DEPT OF DEFENSE
DEPT OF THE ARMY
AMC
ACC
ACC-CTRS
ACC RSA
W6QK ACC-RSA
W6QK ACC-RSA
AMCOM CONTRACTING CENTER AIR
SPARKMAN CIR BLDG 5303
REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000
NAICS
Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
PSC
MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS
Set-Aside
8(a) Set-Aside (FAR 19.8)