Request for Information for Impact Scoring System
ID: 250114140849Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8219 AFNWC PZBGHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5837, USA

NAICS

Other Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336419)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6601653924b84d8ba2f48a2ff703dc81/view
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    Posted Jan 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 31, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Mar 19, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for an impact scoring system to support the Sentinel Program. This system is required to accurately determine the time and position of reentry vehicle impacts, whether at the ocean surface or in the case of an air burst termination, and must have a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) between 6 and 9, indicating it should be mature with minimal need for further development. The information gathered will assist in planning and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals; interested parties are encouraged to request the Statement of Objectives and the Requested Information Form to submit their responses. For further inquiries, contact Brevin Schade at brevin.schade@us.af.mil or Myla Anderson at myla.anderson.1@us.af.mil.

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Brevin Schade
brevin.schade@us.af.mil
Myla Anderson
myla.anderson.1@us.af.mil
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