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Export Variant (XV) Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Thermal Receiver Units (TRUs) and Imager Assemblies Repair

Updated Oct 24, 2026

Sources Sought from the Department of the Army, for work in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Due Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5), 13 days left.

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Solicitation number	W909MY27R2GFT
Agency	Department of the Army
Office	W6QK Acc-Apg Cont CT Wash Ofc
Notice type	Sources Sought
Set-aside	None
Trade (NAICS)	Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)
Product or service code	1240
Place of performance	Fort Belvoir, Virginia
Posted	Oct 23, 2026
Response deadline	Nov 6, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-5) (13 days left)
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Official notice and attachments

Description

Update: Closing date has been extended 2 weeks to 12 pm EST November 6 The Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground (ACC-APG) Belvoir Division is conducting market research on behalf of the US Product Manager Ground Sensors in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10. The purpose of this Market Research is to identify potential sources that have the skills, experience, knowledge, and capabilities required to manufacture, deliver, and repair the following: Manufacture and deliver up to 29 Export Variant (XV) Second Generation Forward Looking Infrared (2GF) Thermal Receiver Units (TRUs) Government Part Number: 12991302-2 2.

Repair/refurbish 2GF Imager Assemblies up to 100 per year over 3 years. Government Part Number: A3271798-1 Interface and Performance Requirements: The following list contains Performance Specifications that suppliers will need to meet in order to be considered fully qualified for each of the items: Note: The following Performance Specifications cover the Block 1 and Block 1R B-Kit and TRU.

MIL-PRF-A3271804B, Performance Specification for the 2GF Block 1 B-Kit MIL-PRF-12987773B, Performance Specification for the 2GF Block 1 TRU MIL-PRF-5009755E Performance Specification for the Standard Advanced Dewar Assembly Type II (SADA II) Interested parties will need to comply with the following list of Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to be considered fully qualified: Note: The following ICDs cover the Block 1 and Block 1R B-Kit and TRU.

12987745C ICD for the 2GF Block 1 Thermal Imaging System A3298946H ICD for the 2GF Block-1 B-Kit A3190635H ICD for the SADA II The Contractor shall be able to manufacture XV TRUs listed above to be compatible with all previously delivered 2GF Block 1 and Block 1R TRUs, TRU components, and B-Kit components. The Government does not have rights to the complete technical data package.

For any questions regarding the technical data the Government has or for related information contact the below POC: Brian Petchel, Contract Specialist Email: [email protected] Please note the following: There is no Government funding available for development and test of the TRU or its components. Deliveries of new procurements are required no later than 24 months after receipt of award (ARO).

Foreign participation is excluded. As a condition of responding to this Request for Information, all potential responders are required to possess the means to properly store and work on information classified at the SECRET level. DISCLAIMER & SPECIAL NOTICES This is a Request for Information (RFI) / Sources Sought Synopsis issued solely for information and planning purposes in accordance with FAR 15.201(e) and FAR Part 10.

This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any products or services. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not pay for information submitted in response to this RFI, nor will it reimburse respondents for any costs incurred in preparing responses.

Proprietary information, if any, should be minimized and MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. Sources responding to this Request for Information must provide the following information with as much detailed information as possible: 1.

Brief summary of the company Company Information Provide Company History (years in business), Name, Address, Website, CAGE Code, and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) under SAM.gov. Company DUNS Number. If your Company holds a GSA Schedule contract (541 or other), please provide the Schedule number Company Address: Company Phone #: Company email: Company Representative and Business Title: Business Size Standards: State your business size (number of employees) and socio-economic status under NAICS 334511.

Specify if your firm is (Small Business (SB), (8)(a), Woman-Owned (WOSB), Economically-Disadvantaged Women-Owned (EDWOSB), Veteran-Owned and Operated (VOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, (SDVOSB), or Historically Underutilized Small Business-Zone (HUBZone), Historically Black College and Universities/ Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI)) Role & Teaming Intent: Do you intend to respond to a solicitation as a Prime Contractor, Joint Venture / Teaming Partner, or Subcontractor?

If teaming or subcontracting, describe proposed workshare allocations and your strategy to satisfy the Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14). Workload: If your company is awarded the contract, will you be able to perform at least 50% (percent) of the work required in house? 2.

Qualifications in the areas of thermal imaging and infrared technology for this effort or similar efforts. 3. Does your company possess the technical data and capability to manufacture the TRU and its components?

If so, how many TRUs can your company manufacture per month? If you do not presently manufacture the TRU and its subcomponents, how long would it take your company to develop, test, qualify, manufacture, and deliver a TRU and its subcomponents that are fully interchangeable with the TRU and its subcomponents from the original equipment manufacturer? In this case, how many TRUs per month would you expect your company to be able to manufacture?

4. Provide the requested information for up to five projects that your company/team has performed within the past five years. For each project, provide responses to the set of questions below. a. Agency/Customer: b. Project Name: c. If you have experience as a prime contractor, please provide as much of the following information as possible: -Number of task orders you were prime on -Contract number(s) d. Identify the agency or non-government customer, point of contact (POC), e-mail address, phone number, and a brief description of your direct support of the effort. e. Aggregate dollar value of entire co

The description continues in the official notice.

Contracting contact

Brian Petchel · [email protected]
Rosetta Wisdom-Russell · [email protected]

As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.

Is your business small enough?

For NAICS 334511, a business counts as small if it has no more than 1,350 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.

Notice history

Oct 7, 2026: Sources Sought Due Oct 22, 2026, 4:00 PM (UTC-4)

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