FUZE Engineering Investigation for F-35 Testing
ID: N00019-25-RFPREQ-WPM201-0083Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Ammunition (except Small Arms) Manufacturing (332993)

PSC

BOMBS (1325)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6432036a2cec4d10aaa5335daed98860/view
Timeline
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    Posted Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Nov 12, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Nov 27, 2024, 5:59 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), is planning to issue a sole source Delivery Order to Northrop Grumman for an Engineering Investigation (EI) related to the testing of FMU-139 fuzes for F-35 variant platforms. This procurement aims to document the testing of 20 NGC-owned fuzes to secure approval for their use across all F-35 models, highlighting the critical role these components play in military operations. Northrop Grumman is uniquely positioned to fulfill this requirement as the sole designer and manufacturer of the FMU-139D/B fuzes, possessing the necessary expertise and resources. Interested parties may express their capabilities to the primary contact, Elizabeth Scott, at elizabeth.a.scott84.civ@us.navy.mil, or secondary contact Jennifer Vance at jennifer.c.vance2.civ@us.navy.mil, although the government will not compensate for any responses received.

Point(s) of Contact
Elizabeth Scott
elizabeth.a.scott84.civ@us.navy.mil
Jennifer VANCE
jennifer.c.vance2.civ@us.navy.mil
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