Solid State Cockpit Video Recorders (SSCVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR)
ID: FA8539-24-R-0011Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8539 AFSC PZABAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS (6610)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a6c472c8c7794b579ec90566d46d3448/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to solicit a contract for the repair and procurement of Solid State Cockpit Video Recorders (SSCVR) and Flight Data Recorders (FDR). The contract will involve services to perform repairs and purchase new parts and spares, with a focus on specific National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (P/N) associated with these devices. This equipment is critical for aviation safety and operational efficiency, and the government intends to award a 5-year, Firm Fixed Price, Requirements, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) directly to L3 Aviation Products, INC. The anticipated Request for Proposal (RFP) issuance date is January 21, 2025, and interested parties may submit their Statements of Capabilities to the designated contacts, Chiquita Glover-Perkins and Anthony Simmons, via email.

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    Chiquita Glover-Perkins
    chiquita.glover-perkins@us.af.mil
    Anthony Simmons
    anthony.simmons.12@us.af.mil
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