SAFS-2 TO1_TO2 EFO_SSC_PK Redacted
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8808 MIL SATELLITE COM SYS PKT LAEL SEGUNDO, CA, 90245-2808, USA

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; R&D ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (AC14)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4dfce8a3cb414054a58f2f2639dc9c95/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for the SAFS-2 TO1_TO2 EFO_SSC_PK project, which is focused on national defense research and development services. This procurement aims to enhance military capabilities through innovative research and development efforts, emphasizing the importance of maintaining national security and technological superiority. The place of performance for this contract will be in El Segundo, California, and interested parties can reach out to Capt Vanessa Valente at vanessa.valente@spaceforce.mil or Capt Daniel Onorato at daniel.onorato.1@spaceforce.mil for further details. The contract is categorized under PSC code AC14, indicating it involves R&D administrative expenses, although specific funding amounts and deadlines have not been disclosed.

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