B-52 AN/ARN-67 GLIDESLOPE RECEIVER -REDESIGN
ID: FA8539AN-ARN-67-Glideslope-Receiver-Redesign-NSN-5826-00721-0168Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8539 AFSC PZABAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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

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RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5826)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for the redesign of the B-52 AN/ARN-67 Glideslope Receiver. This procurement aims to enhance the capabilities of the glideslope receiver, which is critical for the navigation and guidance systems of airborne radio navigation equipment. The successful contractor will be expected to deliver innovative solutions that meet the stringent requirements of military aviation. Interested parties should reach out to Mustapha Ceesay at mustapha.ceesay@us.af.mil or call 478-926-5138 for further details regarding this sources sought notice.

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