Large Area Display System (LADS)

associated with providing information in response to this synopsis or any follow-up information requests. Response is strictly voluntary; it is not mandatory to submit a response to this notice to participate in any formal RFP process that may take place in the future. However, it should be noted that information gathered through this notice may significantly influence the Government�s acquisition strategy. All interested parties will be required to respond separately to any solicitations posted as a result of this sources sought notice. Requirements: The Government seeks to identify potential sources with aircraft Large Area Display System (LADS) for military rotary wing Air Vehicle Systems (AVS) that are commercial products. These airborne avionics grade display system will serve as the primary human machine interface for pilotage and situational awareness tasks by the aircrew. Safety-critical video processing and control are expected to reside externally to the LADS. The Government is interested in a display subsystem capable of deterministic, bounded-latency presentation of video and symbology as an endpoint within an existing Cockpit Display System architecture. The system must be designed with a Modular Open Systems Approach (MOSA) to ensure interoperability, reusability, and future growth. Attributes of interest are Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP), environmental and electromagnetic susceptibility characteristics, and display characteristics. Further details are available to potential sources that the Joint Certification Program (JCP) have certified as eligible for access to unclassified, non-public military technical data and have a current JCP approved DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Key Information: NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing). Interested sources may recommend other NAICS Codes for consideration. Small Business Size Standard: The small business size standard is 1,350 employees. PSC: 1680 - Miscellaneous aircraft accessories and components. Response Requested: Interested parties are invited to submit a capabilities statement (on company letterhead) demonstrating their qualifications, capabilities and experience in providing the requirement. Responses should be no longer than 10 pages and include the following: 1. Source Profile: A. Company Name and Address B. Affiliate Information (parent companies, joint ventures, potential teaming partners) C. Year Established & Number of Employees D. Two Points of Contact (Name, Title, Phone, Email) E. Unique Entity ID and CAGE Code (as registered in SAM: http://www.sam.gov/) F. Business Size & Designation (must correlate with SAM registration) 2. Technical Capability Describe the LADS offered relative to the requirement above, to include display size and resolution, luminance range and night vision imaging system compatibility, SWaP characteristics, video and symbology interfaces supported, and qualification and certification status. 3. Commercial Product Status A. Whether the LADS is of a type customarily used by non-governmental entities for other than governmental purposes, and whether it has been sold, leased, or licensed, or offered for sale, lease, or license, to the general public. B. FAA Technical Standard Order authorization, if any (TSO number and revision). C. Rotary wing installations under a Type Certificate or Supplemental Type Certificate, if any (TC/STC number, aircraft make and model, approximate units fielded). 4. Small Business Considerations A. Whether the respondent is the manufacturer of the LADS. If not, ability to comply with the nonmanufacturer rule. B. Ability to comply with the applicable limitation on subcontracting. 5. Administrative Current SPRS Basic Assessment score and date; current CMMC level and assessment type; foreign ownership, control, or influence status. Submission Details: Deadline: 09 October 2026, 11:00 A.M. Eastern Time Email: Responses are to be submitted via email to Dr. Petrina Stack petrina.v.stack.civ@socom.mil and Chiffon Bradshaw chiffon.m.bradshaw.civ@socom.mil Submit in PDF. Responses shall be UNCLASSIFIED. Mark any proprietary information accordingly. Important Note: Late responses will not be accepted. This is strictly market research; questions will not be entertained at this time. Submission of a response is voluntary and does not guarantee participation in any future RFP. All interested parties must respond separately to any future solicitations. Required Documentation: Interested sources must submit a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Joint Certification Program (JCP) approved DD Form 2345, DD Form 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement. Information on the JCP can be found at: https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/ Controlled Document Access: To gain access to the documents in www.SAM.gov marked �Controlled�, requesters must first follow the below instructions and submit the approved DD 2345 to the POC�s indicated before access will be granted. Additionally, requesters must have an active www.SAM.gov CAGE code. Submit approved DD Form 2345 via email to the Contracting Officer at Petrina.v.stack.civ@socom.mil and the Contract Specialist at chiffon.m.bradshaw.civ@socom.mil. The request shall include the applicable posting number, and a copy of current, approved DD Form 2345. Any controlled data is subject to applicable data rights. The Government is not responsible for incomplete, misdirected, or untimely requests. Ensure your company is registered on the Joint Certification Program (JCP). If assistance is needed with JCP, the Help phone number is 1-877-352-2255. If you believe information within the National Industrial Security System (NISS) to be incorrect or non-current, contact your Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Field Office to resolve. Once the approved DD2345 has been submitted, access should then be requested to Controlled documents provided on www.SAM.gov under this sources sought. If the DATA CUSTODIAN will be different for this particular request, please identify the individual in the email when sending the DD2345 that will submit the www.SAM.gov request for Controlled Document access. If assistance is needed with www.SAM.gov, the Help phone number is 1-866-606-8220.