6973GH-25-RFI-00006 - VECTOR PTU DEPOT LEVEL REPAIRS & SERVICES - MARKET SURVEY
ID: 6973GH-25-RFI-00006Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

NAICS

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/42944248dded4305a652fd270f2faa03/view
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    Posted Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Jan 14, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Jan 22, 2025, 10:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey to identify potential vendors capable of providing depot-level repairs and services for the Vector-100 Precision Pan-Tilt Unit (PTU) assembly, which is integral to the United States Customs and Border Protection’s surveillance suite. The objective is to gather industry feedback on the availability of commercial support for these repairs, which are crucial for enhancing border security operations. Interested firms are required to submit a capability statement detailing their experience, approach, and relevant contract history by 4:00 p.m. Central Time on January 22, 2025, to Tamara Maxwell at tamara.m.maxwell@faa.gov. This market survey is not a request for proposals, and the FAA will not compensate for any information submitted.

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Tamara Maxwell
tamara.m.maxwell@faa.gov
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