Enhanced Seeker for Lethal Munition System
ID: W56KGU-25-R-RTIDType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/f818d4ee2888443992c0fd6c2476d37a/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army, is seeking to enhance the performance and manufacturability of an existing missile system through the development of an improved seeker design. This initiative aims to bolster the munitions industrial base and address the evolving demands of battlefield environments by advancing seeker capabilities to effectively engage diverse threats. Interested parties are encouraged to submit questions by August 13, 2025, with the closing date for the Request for Information (RFI) set for August 27, 2025. For further inquiries, contact the RTI Directorate via email at usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-baa@army.mil or reach out to Andrea Schreiber at andrea.l.schreiber2.civ@army.mil.

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    usarmy.apg.devcom-c5isr.mbx.rti-baa@army.mil
    Andrea Schreiber
    andrea.l.schreiber2.civ@army.mil
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