Target Accuracy for Precision Emitters (TAPE)
ID: N00173-23-D-6000Type: Justification
AwardedDec 1, 2022
Award #:N00173-23-D-6000
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

PSC

GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY R&D SVCS; GENERAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AJ13)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/ee2d7d1d5b604b8e93abe431aed53539/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory, is seeking proposals for the Target Accuracy for Precision Emitters (TAPE) project. This initiative aims to enhance the accuracy of precision emitters, which are critical for various defense applications, including experimental development in general science and technology. The project will take place in Virginia, and interested parties can reach out to Graham Irby at Graham.Irby@nrl.navy.mil or call 202-923-1377 for further details. The opportunity is categorized under PSC codes related to general science and technology R&D services, indicating its significance in advancing defense capabilities.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Graham Irby
    (202) 923-1377
    Graham.Irby@nrl.navy.mil
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