Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Fleet Service Representative (FSR)
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Location
Jacksonville, FL
Florida
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Presolicitation
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND involves engineering services in Jacksonville, Florida. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. The response deadline was Aug 12, 2026.
Contract Description
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), 47123 Buse Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the Boeing Company, Jacksonville, FL, on a sole source basis. This contract will provide Fleet Service Representative (FSR) support for the F/A-18 E/F Block II Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system in Iwakuni, Japan and Lemoore, California. As the prime contractor responsible for the overall system development, architecture, and integration of the IRST system onto the F/A-18 aircraft, the Boeing Company uniquely possesses the comprehensive knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully maintain the system. Consequently, an award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy’s operational requirements and...
Timeline
Posted Date
Jul 27, 2026
Response Deadline
Aug 12, 2026
Deadline passed
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in Jacksonville, Florida. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Florida
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND before
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
How do I submit a bid for this DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAIR.NAVAIR HQS.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND contract?
To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Aug 12, 2026.
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