Summary
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD has issued a Sources Sought market-research notice (Notice ID N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-1221) seeking capable sources for the Deployable Flight Incident Recorder System (DFIRS) Mid-Life Upgrade (MUP), also known as Voice and Aircraft Data Recorder (VADR), for the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. The effort covers production of the DFIRS MUP B-Kit Weapon Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs), Data Bus Interface Unit (DBIU), and Deployable Flight Incident Recorder Unit (DFIRU) to address Search and Rescue Satellite Emergency Locator Transmitter beacon frequency obsolescence per ECP-MDC-F/A-18-06273, with period of performance anticipated to begin May 2027. Interested contractors must submit a brief (no more than 10-page) capabilities statement package demonstrating relevant experience, technical data access, and quality assurance certifications, delivered by email to the Contract Specialist Cassaundra Somerville no later than 5:00 PM EST on July 24, 2026.