Pre-Award Synopsis - MC-130J Weather Radar
ID: FA850925RB006Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8509 AFLCMC WIUKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

RADAR EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5841)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/67541841648b49cc8334e2963179c029/view
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 8, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due May 9, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking a sole source contract for the upgrade and certification of the APN-241 Weather Radar system, with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) as the designated provider. This procurement is critical as NGC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only entity authorized to access proprietary data, test fixtures, and certification processes necessary for the modification and qualification of the radar system. The work will take place in Warner Robins, Georgia, and interested parties can reach out to Tiffany Wilcher at tiffany.wilcher@us.af.mil or Ashley Blann at carolyn.blann@us.af.mil for further information regarding this opportunity.

Point(s) of Contact
Tiffany Wilcher
tiffany.wilcher@us.af.mil
Ashley Blann, Contract Specialist
carolyn.blann@us.af.mil
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