Chaff Expendable Countermeasures - IDIQ

The Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is issuing a Sources Sought notice to gauge industry capability for the production of Chaff Expendable Countermeasures under a future five‑year IDIQ contract (FY28‑FY32). The anticipated demand is 30,000 to 500,000 units per year to meet both domestic and foreign requirements. Armtec Defense Technologies is identified as the sole source possessing the required manufacturing technology, infrastructure, capacity, and platform qualifications; therefore, the solicitation is being conducted under other‑than‑full‑and‑open competition (FAR 6.302‑1). Responses to the notice are due 02‑October‑2026 and will be used solely to assess future competitive opportunities; no award will be made based on this notice. • IDIQ contract with a five‑year ordering period (FY28‑FY32) • Estimated annual quantity: 30 k – 500 k chaff units • Sole‑source justification: unique manufacturing capability held by Armtec Defense Technologies • Solicitation type: Sources Sought/Request for Information (not a RFP) • Response deadline: 02‑Oct‑2026 • Primary contact: Contract Specialist Elizabeth Lamb (email provided)