F/A-18 and EA-18G Fire Suppression Control Alarm Upgrades
ID: N00019-24-RFPREQ-TPM265-0207Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMANDPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bab4b3ddef0f4c3590ce5c810e852c01/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command, is planning to award a sole source contract to KIDDE Technologies Inc. for the retrofit kits and upgrades of existing fire protection and safety systems for Fire Suppression Control Alarms (FSCAs) used in F/A-18 and EA-18G aircraft. The procurement involves upgrading the FSCAs from the Dash-3 configuration to the Dash-04 configuration, which includes modifications to the Circuit Card Assembly and the installation of new software, all to be completed within a three-year period. This upgrade is critical for maintaining the operational safety and effectiveness of the aircraft, as KIDDE is the original equipment manufacturer with the necessary expertise and data to fulfill the requirements. Interested parties may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the primary contact, Lyndsay Krebs, at lyndsay.b.krebs.civ@us.navy.mil, within 15 days of this announcement to demonstrate their ability to meet the government's needs.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Lyndsay Krebs
    lyndsay.b.krebs.civ@us.navy.mil
    Reannda Bill
    reannda.bill@navy.mil
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