Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Maintenance (Mx) Support
ID: FA489025R0009Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4890 HQ AIR COMBAT COMMAND AMICHAMPTON, VA, 23666, USA

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Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (J015)

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https://sam.gov/opp/24b4312e07ea41e88967992bda9f6457/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors to provide maintenance support for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) program, focusing on the MQ-9 Reaper weapons systems. This procurement aims to ensure organizational-level maintenance and sustainment of combat and training capabilities at various tasked locations worldwide. The services are critical for maintaining operational readiness and effectiveness of the RPA systems, which play a vital role in modern military operations. Interested parties can reach out to Emma Elmore at emma.elmore@us.af.mil or Aimee Black at aimee.black@us.af.mil for further details regarding the solicitation process.

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