REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI)/SOURCES SOUGHT – PRODUCTION, REPAIRS, INCIDENTAL SUPPORT SERVICES
ID: N0016425SNB17Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5821)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/509a5195aebb4986a3611df8975126ca/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is seeking information from qualified companies regarding the production, repairs, and incidental support services for Secturion-produced Ground and Airborne rack-mounted Data-At-Rest-Encryptors (DAREs). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market research data to support the PMA-290 Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Aircraft (MPRA) P-8A Poseidon program, which relies on these critical communication equipment components for its Combat Systems Hardware. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements detailing their solutions, including performance parameters, budgetary estimates, and mitigation plans to address the sole-source rationale due to the proprietary nature of the DAREs. Responses are due by December 16, 2024, and should be directed to Mr. Ross Adams at ross.m.adams2.civ@us.navy.mil, referencing announcement number N00164-25-S-NB17.

    Point(s) of Contact
    ROSS ADAMS
    ross.m.adams2.civ@us.navy.mil
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