Engineering Support for Platform Integration
ID: W15P7T-25-EAGLE_M-RFIType: Sources Sought
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

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Computer Systems Design Services (541512)

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NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS (6605)
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    Posted Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 5, 2025, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Program Executive Office Aviation (PEO AVN), is seeking sources capable of providing engineering support for the integration of the Enhanced Aviation Global Air Traffic Management (GATM) Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance (LPV) Embedded Global Positioning System (GPS)/Inertial Navigation System (INS) with M-Code (EAGLE-M) into the Apache helicopter. Interested parties must demonstrate their experience and knowledge of the EAGLE-M and Apache Operational Flight Programs, including capabilities for conducting bench and flight testing, identifying software deficiencies, and assembling an integration team within 30 days post-award. This opportunity is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of the Apache AH-64E aircraft, with responses due electronically by May 5, 2025, to designated contacts Dylan Chung and William Cooper at the provided email addresses.

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