The agency is gauging market interest. No bid is being requested yet — submitting a capabilities statement may put you on the radar for the eventual solicitation.
The Army needs a small business to source, manufacture, kit, and deliver aircraft system A-Kits for various critical systems.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Army needs a small business to source, manufacture, kit, and deliver aircraft system A-Kits for various critical systems, including OT-228/U Common Infrared Countermeasure, AN/APR-39E(V)2 Modernized Radar Warning Receiver, Improved Threat Detection System, Aircraft Wireless Intercom System, Aviation Information System Demonstration Kit, and Helmet Display and Tracking System.
What's the contract structure and timeline? The Army intends to solicit additional industry input for contract type and other acquisition information in a future request for information. The contract will likely be a firm-fixed-price or IDIQ contract.
How will they pick the winner? The Army will evaluate proposals based on the company's experience, production capacity, quality management process, and certifications.
When and how do you bid? Responses should be submitted via email to Ashley Bowers and Lindsay Layne by June 8, 2026, at 1500 CST. The response should be no more than four pages in length and submitted in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format.
Who can apply
- 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially/economically disadvantaged owners)
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of your company's experience in sourcing, manufacturing, and designing aerospace or defense-related components.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the response deadline.