N0016426SNB07 – SOURCES SOUGHT – MK-82 DIRECTOR LONG LIFE GYROSCOPE
ID: N0016426SNB07Type: Sources Sought
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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

AUTOMATIC PILOT MECHANISMS AND AIRBORNE GYRO COMPONENTS (6615)

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No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/49060ac89ccf4ee48daf51c26aacfc8a/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division, is conducting a Sources Sought announcement for the procurement of the MK-82 Director Long Life Gyroscope, also known as the Peanut Gyroscope. This initiative aims to gather information regarding the repair and manufacture of this critical component, which is essential for various navigation and guidance systems. The government intends to award a sole-source contract to U.S. Dynamics, but is seeking input from other capable firms to assess market interest and capabilities. Interested parties should submit their responses, including company details and capabilities, to Aunaka Wasil at aunaka.l.wasil.civ@us.navy.mil by the specified deadline, with no formal solicitation currently planned.

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    Aunaka Wasil
    (812) 381-1289
    aunaka.l.wasil.civ@us.navy.mil
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