Notice of Intent to Sole Source -PHOENIX LIDAR SYSTEMS LLC
ID: FMRAU4205A001Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA3016 502 CONS CLJBSA LACKLAND, TX, 78236-5286, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT (1550)

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https://sam.gov/opp/68f77216ab3143818e640c0a1cc1a98e/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, intends to award a sole-source contract to Phoenix Lidar Systems LLC for the procurement of a miniRANGER-3 LITE system, complete with software and accessories, for the 802 Civil Engineering Squadron. This specialized equipment is crucial for search, detection, navigation, and guidance applications, particularly in unmanned aircraft operations. The government is soliciting interest from other potential suppliers, but market research indicates that Phoenix Lidar Systems LLC is the only qualified source capable of fulfilling the requirements. Interested parties may submit their quotes by September 11, 2024, at 12:00 PM CST, and should direct inquiries to Bismark Badu at bismark.badu.3@us.af.mil or call 210-671-1727.

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    Bismark Badu
    (210) 671-1727
    bismark.badu.3@us.af.mil
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