Improved Tactical Aviation Armament System (ITAAS)

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, NSWC Crane, has issued a Request for Solutions (RFS) for an Improved Tactical Aviation Armament System (ITAAS). This initiative seeks industry experts to develop a functional prototype of a crew-served weapon mount designed for helicopter integration, based on a notional concept developed by NSWC Crane. The Government intends to award a Project Order under the Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA), in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022. Solutions are due April 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

This RFS requires industry support to:

• Assess NSWC Crane's notional design for manufacturability.
• Develop a working prototype of the crew-served weapon mount.
• Incorporate minor design changes based on manufacturing best practices to improve manufacturability. The goal is to create a system that increases modularity for multiple weapon systems, minimizes overall footprint, and enhances warfighter capabilities. The prototype will be used for internal testing to support flight clearance, ultimately supporting Foreign Military Sales and strengthening international partnerships.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Request for Solutions (RFS) leading to a Project Order under an Other Transaction Agreement (OTA).
• Contract Vehicle: Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2) OTA (10 U.S.C. § 4022).
• Set-Aside: None specified.
• Response Due: April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
• Published: March 25, 2026.

Eligibility & Submission

• Requirement: Vendors interested in responding must be members of the EMC2. Membership information is available at emccrane.org.
• RFS Release: The RFS was released via the EMC2 weblink on March 19, 2026.

Contact Information

• Primary: Lacie Axsom (lacie.axsom@navy.mil, (812) 381-7146)
• Secondary: Judy Blanton (judith.a.blanton3.civ@us.navy.mil., (812) 381-7156)