Unmanned Threat Emitter (UMTE), Common Electronic Attack Receiver (CEAR)
ID: FA822225R12929Type: Presolicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8222 AFSC PZIEHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

NAICS

Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

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https://sam.gov/opp/48676c48389949bdae95142864e69095/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for the Unmanned Threat Emitter (UMTE) and Common Electronic Attack Receiver (CEAR) as part of a presolicitation notice. This procurement aims to acquire advanced electronic countermeasures and related equipment, which are critical for enhancing the military's capabilities in electronic warfare and threat simulation. The performance of this contract will take place at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, emphasizing the importance of these systems in operational readiness and training. Interested vendors can reach out to Mitchell Carver at mitchell.carver@us.af.mil or 801-586-8594, or Ashlee Hawkins at Ashlee.Hawkins@us.af.mil or 801-586-0647 for further details.

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