AirX Miniaturization and Prototype Development
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy / Naval Medical Research Center has issued a Special Notice regarding the AirX Miniaturization and Prototype Development effort. This notice, supported by a Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition, outlines the sole-source procurement of modifications to the Dräger AviAir system. The goal is to miniaturize the system, enhance its sensing capabilities, improve performance, and integrate it into the Navy Operator State Monitoring (OSM) and Air Force Integrated Cockpit Sensing (ICS) systems. Responses or inquiries regarding this sole-source justification are due by April 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
The effort involves:
- Modifying the Dräger AviAir system into a smaller version.
- Maintaining or improving current sensing capabilities.
- Incorporating additional sensing capabilities.
- Addressing outcomes of StF and airworthiness testing.
- Preparing AviAir V2 for inclusion in Navy OSM and Air Force ICS systems.
Contract & Justification
- Type: Special Notice (Justification & Approval for Sole Source)
- Justification: The Dräger AviAir system is proprietary, featuring unique medical-grade sensors and algorithms protected by patents. It has been validated in military aviation platforms (T-45, F-18, F-35). Dräger is identified as the sole vendor capable of providing this specific system, as the technology is not commercially available.
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 (sole source) or FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), potentially FAR 6.302-1(c) for brand name.
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source acquisition).
- Place of Performance: Wright Patterson AFB, OH.
Timeline
- Published: March 19, 2026
- Response Due: April 5, 2026
Additional Notes
Market research was not conducted due to Dräger being the sole system, maintenance, and service provider. The agency currently has no plans to compete future contracts for these services but will assess feasibility if another potential source emerges.