Improved Tactical Aviation Armament System (ITAAS)
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane) is seeking innovative solutions for an Improved Tactical Aviation Armament System (ITAAS), a crew-served weapon mount designed for helicopter integration. The goal is to transition a notional concept into a functional prototype for potential deployment. Solutions will be evaluated with the intent of awarding a Project Order under the Expeditionary Missions Consortium (EMC2) Other Transaction Agreement (OTA). Solutions are due April 16, 2026, at 12:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
NSWC Crane has developed a preliminary notional concept to reduce the system's footprint and is seeking industry expertise to:
- Assess the notional design for manufacturability.
- Develop a working prototype.
- Incorporate minor design changes based on manufacturing best practices to improve manufacturability.
The current design concept aims to increase modularity for multiple weapon systems, minimize overall footprint, and enhance warfighter capabilities. The prototype will be used for internal testing to support flight clearance, with potential for full-scale production, enhancing US defense industry competitiveness and supporting Foreign Military Sales.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Special Notice (Request for Solutions) leading to a Project Order under EMC2 OTA.
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: April 16, 2026, 12:00 PM ET (extended by Amendment 01).
- Published: April 7, 2026 (Amendment 01).
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN.
Evaluation
Solutions will be evaluated with the intent of awarding a Project Order under the EMC2 OTA, in accordance with 10 U.S.C. § 4022.
Additional Notes
- Vendors interested in responding must be members of the EMC2 consortium. Membership information is available at emccrane.org.
- Amendment 01 extended the solution due date and incorporated Attachment 8, Technical Design Package, which is available on the EMC2 Members Only site. This attachment provides details on a similar system for reference.