Air Launch Test Capability (ALTC) and Under Water Test Capability (ULTC)
ID: N6893624R0025Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; BASIC RESEARCH (AC11)

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https://sam.gov/opp/1cc6bcbb1c0147fead38545f61aabbbb/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, is seeking potential sources for the upgrade, redesign, and operation of the Launch Test Complex (LTC) at China Lake, CA, as part of the Air Launch Test Capability (ALTC) and Under Water Test Capability (ULTC) initiative. The procurement aims to enhance the LTC to support the CPS program, including the development of various test components such as a Test Payload Tube, Launch Test Stand, and Advanced Payload Module, while also conceptualizing an Under Water Test complex to facilitate risk mitigation for new weapons systems. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit written responses, including a capability statement, to the designated contacts by email within 15 days of the notice date, referencing solicitation number N6893624R0025. For further inquiries, firms can contact Robert Roulusonis at robert.a.roulusonis.civ@us.navy.mil or Scott Hansen at scott.c.hansen.civ@us.navy.mil.

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