MTS-A DMS Retro Fit Market Research Update
ID: FA850925DB0004Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/2c5b33a3d0fa4ea883c1444e7ee9a822/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is conducting market research for the MTS-A DMS Retro Fit project, which involves the production and support of a proprietary retro-fit replacement for the Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Sensor HC-130J and its subsystems. This sole source requirement is aimed at developing a Retro-Fit Kit, establishing a production line, and providing necessary repairs and initial spares, all under a 10-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a basic 5-year period and an option for an additional 5 years. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements or proposals by January 15, 2026, with inquiries directed to Darryl Baker at darryl.baker.6@us.af.mil or Philip Earthly at philip.earthly.1@us.af.mil.

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    Darryl Baker
    darryl.baker.6@us.af.mil
    Philip Earthly
    philip.earthly.1@us.af.mil
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