SkyTower II ANE Pod Production
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-WPM266-0081Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

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https://sam.gov/opp/f9a09487c6354ebd8f502738512ac742/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is planning to negotiate and award a contract for the production of SkyTower II systems to support Marine Air Ground Task Force Unmanned Expeditionary Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MUX MALE) operations. This procurement encompasses the production of the SkyTower II Airborne Network Extension (ANE) Pod, including all necessary support equipment, installation kits, training data, and logistics support, ensuring the integration of MUX MALE capabilities into a cohesive system. The contract will be awarded under the provisions of Other Transaction Authority, allowing for a follow-on production contract without competitive procedures, following the successful completion of a prototype project by Global Air Logistics and Training Inc. (GALT). Interested parties may express their interest and capabilities by contacting Nicholas Gilbert via email, as this notice is not a request for competitive proposals.

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    Breanne Jilcott
    breanne.n.jilcott.civ@us.navy.mil
    Kristina Johnson
    Kristina.m.johnson79.civ@us.navy.mil
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