FA8553_SourcesSought_HF9500radio_C-130H
ID: FA8553_SourcesSought_HF9500radio_C-130HType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8553 AFLCMC WLNKBROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5821)

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https://sam.gov/opp/13111ae6c2df45879b25bc057ab45c50/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, is seeking information regarding the pricing and availability for the installation and maintenance of HF9500 radio systems for C-130H aircraft. This request is aimed at acquiring 25 HF9500 radio systems for the Republic of Korea Air Force, with installation anticipated for a fleet of 12 C-130H aircraft based at Gimhae Air Base, South Korea. The procurement includes essential components such as high-frequency receiver-transmitters and antenna couplers, with a performance period extending from June 1, 2025, to June 30, 2032. Interested parties should direct their inquiries to Cayton Pope at cayton.pope@us.af.mil or Stanley Parker at stanley.parker.2@us.af.mil, as this is a no-cost request for information intended for market research purposes only.

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    Cayton Pope
    cayton.pope@us.af.mil
    Stanley Parker
    stanley.parker.2@us.af.mil
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