HORIZON REFERENCE SYSTEM (HRS) FOR LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS (LCS)
ID: N6833525RFI0374Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

AIRCRAFT LANDING EQUIPMENT (1710)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7211fa3bfe8f4c8bb4f980e2466a5d3c/view
Timeline
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    Posted Mar 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 1, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 14, 2025, 9:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, is seeking information from potential sources regarding the design, manufacture, and support of a Horizon Reference System (HRS) for Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). This system is intended to provide an artificial horizon reference that remains unaffected by the ship's rolling motion, crucial for helicopter pilots during landing and recovery operations. The HRS must meet stringent operational, environmental, and cybersecurity requirements, ensuring reliability and maintainability in a maritime environment. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capabilities and relevant experience by April 7, 2025, to Kelly Gray at kelly.e.gray13.civ@us.navy.mil, as the government will not reimburse any costs associated with the responses.

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Kelly Gray
kelly.e.gray13.civ@us.navy.mil
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HORIZON REFERENCE SYSTEM (HRS) FOR LITTORAL COMBAT SHIPS (LCS)
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