Sources Sought Announcement (SSA) Production, Test, Delivery, Fielding and Support of AN/TPQ-50 Counterfire Target Acquisition (CTA) and Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) Hardware Systems
ID: TPQ-50-CTA-2025-SSAType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5840)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/3405765a8cfc41feb7529302d3548185/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking information from industry sources regarding their capability to produce, test, deliver, field, and support the AN/TPQ-50 Counterfire Target Acquisition (CTA) and Multi-Mission Radar (MMR) hardware systems. This opportunity arises in response to upcoming foreign military sales (FMS) actions and requires extensive technical knowledge, engineering expertise, and experience in radar systems and logistics support. The AN/TPQ-50 radar system is critical for detecting and tracking hostile fire, providing essential data for military operations, and can be rapidly deployed in various environments. Interested vendors must submit their responses by 4:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time on December 3, 2025, to the primary contact, Christopher M. Laird, at christopher.m.laird2.civ@army.mil, ensuring that all submissions adhere to the specified format and requirements.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Christopher M. Laird
    (520) 671-1381
    christopher.m.laird2.civ@army.mil
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