NETWORKING THE FIGHT
ID: FA875024S7002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8750 AFRL RIKROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; APPLIED RESEARCH (AC12)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/488f53ef41ad40a58d12167b531e94a0/view
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    Special Notice DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES for networking the fight. This service is typically used for applied research in the field of national defense. For full announcement details, please refer to the attached document.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Capt. Niko Petrocelli
    (315) 330-2223
    niko.petrocelli@us.af.mil
    Amber Buckley
    (315) 330-3605
    amber.buckley@us.af.mil
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