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

    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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