Intent to Sole Source STARLite
ID: NOI-STARLite-25-AType: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-APGABERDEEN PROVING GROU, MD, 21005-1846, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/dfc4465f6d0a4a47b807c96c13e59f75/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, intends to award a sole source contract modification to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation for sustainment and support services related to the STARLite ER assets. The contractor will be responsible for providing test and inspection, repair, technical support services, and inventory replenishment for Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages over an extended ordering period of five years. This procurement is critical for maintaining operational readiness and support for the Army's aviation capabilities. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements to the primary contact, Aaron Norton, at aaron.j.norton3.civ@army.mil, with a courtesy copy to Eric C. Pyles at eric.c.pyles.civ@army.mil, prior to the closing date of the synopsis.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Aaron Norton
    aaron.j.norton3.civ@army.mil
    Eric C. Pyles
    eric.c.pyles.civ@army.mil
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