SOLE SOURCE – Procurement of Test Requirement Documents (TRDs) for the AN/ZLQ-V(2) High Band Subsystem (HBS)
ID: N0016423GJW72_0003Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5821)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/96f283f2da7f4336a5ca8680e2ed3f11/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking to procure Test Requirement Documents (TRDs) for the AN/ZLQ-V(2) High Band Subsystem (HBS) through a sole source contract with Sierra Nevada Corporation. This procurement is essential for supporting future Organic Depot activation at NSWC Crane for the AN/ZLQ-V(2) HBS, which is integral to the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System's Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) capabilities, enhancing its intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions. The anticipated issue date for this contract is July 25, 2025, with a closing date of August 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM Eastern. Interested parties may contact Gavin Thompson at gavin.d.thompson2.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 812-381-7746 for further inquiries.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Gavin Thompson
    (812) 381-7746
    gavin.d.thompson2.civ@us.navy.mil
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