Request for Interested Manufacturers C-130J AN/APN-241 Low Power Color Radar (LPCR) Electrical Equipment, NSN 5975-01-501-0119LG
ID: SPRWA1-26-SS_LPCR_electrical_equipmentType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

ELECTRICAL HARDWARE AND SUPPLIES (5975)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/98f891b11e1f4d32b84e200ec99a5223/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for the C-130J AN/APN-241 Low Power Color Radar (LPCR) Electrical Equipment, specifically the Electrical Equipment Mounting Base. This procurement aims to support the C-130J program by acquiring a highly integrated radar system that is crucial for precision navigation and landing missions on unimproved runways. The original equipment manufacturer, Northrop Grumman Services Corporation, holds proprietary data for this non-developmental system, and the government intends to award a sole source contract to them, although other interested parties may express their capabilities by December 26, 2025. Interested manufacturers should contact Robert Berg at robert.berg.9@us.af.mil or Michelle Holmes at michelle.holmes.2@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Robert Berg
    robert.berg.9@us.af.mil
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