SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT - LIQUID AIR PALLETIZED SYSTEMS (LAPS)
ID: N0016425SNB26Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT AIR CONDITIONING, HEATING, AND PRESSURIZING EQUIPMENT (1660)

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https://sam.gov/opp/01c8c7335ae4492fb7b2d4e1f3f446eb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC Crane), is seeking sources for Liquid Air Palletized Systems (LAPS) and associated components, including Air Handling Units (AHUs) and PIO Spares. The procurement aims to support cooling systems for critical sensor systems on US Navy P-8A assets, with a focus on ensuring that suppliers meet extensive qualification requirements. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements by 4 PM EST on January 29, 2025, to the designated contacts, Gary Love and Aaron Deich, via the provided email addresses. This sources sought announcement is not a request for proposals, and the government will not pay for any responses or materials submitted.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gary Love
    gary.m.love.civ@us.navy.mil
    AARON DEICH
    aaron.d.deich.civ@us.navy.mil
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