REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT (RFI/SS) – AN/ALE-47 COUNTERMEASURE CHAFF-FLARE LAMINATED BREECHPLATES
ID: N0016424SNC18Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLIES, BOARDS, CARDS, AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5998)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8452d0f39d90479ab613975c017d8923/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is seeking information from potential sources capable of manufacturing Countermeasure Chaff-Flare Laminated Breechplates as specified in NAVAIR Drawing 30003-3837AS100. The procurement aims to identify businesses with the technical capabilities to produce these components, which are critical for the AN/ALE-47 system, ensuring compliance with stringent manufacturing standards and environmental testing requirements. Interested parties must respond by September 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM EDT, and should direct inquiries and submissions to Clayton Raber or Becky Minks via the provided email addresses. Note that there is currently no funding available for this effort, and responses will be used for market research purposes only.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Clayton Raber
    clayton.l.raber.civ@us.navy.mil
    Becky Minks
    becky.a.minks.civ@us.navy.mil
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