TETRAS Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract Recompete
ID: FA248725RB002Type: Sources Sought
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2487 AFTC PZZD (EGLIN)EGLIN AFB, FL, 32542-6886, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking responses for the TETRAS Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contract Recompete, aimed at enhancing research and development in test and evaluation technologies for ranges, armaments, and spectrum. This procurement is focused on gathering information to support the development of advanced technologies that are critical for national defense and military operations. The place of performance for this contract will be in Middleton, Florida, and interested parties can reach out to primary contact Zachary Schultz at Zachary.Schultz.7@us.af.mil or by phone at 850-882-0206, or secondary contact Steven Fletcher at steven.fletcher.21@us.af.mil or 478-919-4560 for further details.

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