INFRARED SEARCH AND TRACK (IRST) SYSTEM OPERATIONAL TEST PROGRAM SET (OTPS) PHASE THREE PRODUCTION
ID: N68335-25-R-0285Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAIR WARFARE CTR AIRCRAFT DIVJOINT BASE MDL, NJ, 08733, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4ab07df12cde46e6bab8072c2929b57f/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), is seeking industry input for the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) System Operational Test Program Set (OTPS) Phase Three Production. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather detailed responses regarding existing products or technologies that meet the performance specifications outlined for the IRST OTPS Phase 3 Production, which are critical for operational testing and evaluation. The government emphasizes that this RFI is for information and planning purposes only, and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or contracts. Interested parties must submit their responses, not exceeding ten pages, by November 27, 2024, to Mrs. Devin Hader at devin.l.hader.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Devin Hader
    (732) 323-2741
    devin.l.hader.civ@us.navy.mil
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