LifeTime Buy TOW Missile System
ID: SPRRA2-25-R-0004Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT HUNTSVILLE, ALREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-7340, USA

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Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing (336414)

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GUIDED MISSILES (1410)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is soliciting a Lifetime Buy (LTB) procurement for seven obsolete electronic components essential for the Tube-Launched, Optically Tracked, Wireless-Guided (TOW) Missile System. This one-time purchase aims to support the production of 13,000 TOW 2B Missiles by procuring discontinued parts that will be added to the existing DLA-Raytheon Depot Level Repairable contract. The components include various microcircuits and digital signal processors, which are critical for the missile's functionality. Interested vendors should contact Kereen Johnston at kereen.johnston@dla.mil or J. Adam Henson at Jeffrey.Henson@dla.mil for further details regarding the procurement process.

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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is initiating a procurement process for seven obsolete electronic parts in support of the TOW 2B Missile System, designated under the solicitation SPRRA2-25-R-0004. This acquisition is a one-time buy to be added to the existing Raytheon Company Sole Source Long Term Contract SPRBL115D0017. The parts, listed as discontinued, are essential for missile production and include various components such as Digital Signal Processors and Flash Memory. The contract action is sole sourced to Raytheon due to their status as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these parts. Interested firms must qualify to compete and should contact the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command for source approvals. This procurement also involves extensive logistics services including design control and inventory management. It is important to note that any technical data related to this acquisition may be subject to export restrictions per U.S. laws. The closing date for responses is currently set for 15 days from the issuance of this synopsis, but it may change depending on the release of formal solicitation. Foreign entities are reminded to process solicitation requests through their embassies.
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