Future Target Control Systems (FTCS)
ID: FA8678-23-TCS-R0003Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8678 AFLCMC EBAYEGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6895, USA

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT (5895)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/caa2be2673ed4aad83ad4fcbcb784320/view
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    Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking Future Target Control Systems (FTCS) for the Aerial Targets Branch at Eglin AFB, FL. The FTCS is needed to enable realistic air-to-air and surface-to-air tests in support of development, Live Fire Test & Evaluation (LFT&E), and Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) assessment. The FTCS must support future (5th/6th GEN) LFT&E requirements and reduce reliance on range infrastructure. Capability gaps have been identified reflecting performance, management, and adaptability shortfalls.

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    Marlisa Price
    (850) 883-7027
    marlisa.price@us.af.mil
    1st Lt Cameron D. Newton
    (850) 883-2976
    cameron.newton.2@us.af.mil
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