NAWCAD Electro-Optical Infrared Sensor Systems and Components
ID: N6833525R0410Type: Presolicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

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

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MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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https://sam.gov/opp/ad41d6dcb51e46cba942ef61905bd3b7/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, is seeking to procure L3-Wescam MX-series exportable Electro Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensor systems and associated components. This procurement includes sub-systems, spare parts, special tooling, test equipment, and a range of services such as repairs, modifications, upgrades, engineering support, technical assistance, training, and integration services. The MX-series EO/IR sensor systems are critical for various defense applications, and the government intends to issue a new order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement with the Canadian Commercial Corporation, which will subcontract the work to L3-Wescam, the sole manufacturer of these systems. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Mark Schnittman at mark.a.schnittman.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    mark.a.schnittman.civ@us.navy.mil
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