KC-46 GPS ADAP Antenna Repair
ID: FA853925Q0002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8539 AFSC PZABAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/b516bc8ddbfb437fb4c9686136f05baa/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is planning to solicit a sole source contract for the repair of the KC-46 GPS ADAP weapon system, with the intent to negotiate directly with Raytheon Systems Limited. The procurement involves services to perform repairs on specific National Stock Numbers (NSN) and Part Numbers (P/N), which are critical for the operational capabilities of the KC-46 aircraft. This contract, expected to be awarded as a one-year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) agreement, is scheduled for the official Request for Quote (RFQ) issuance on February 11, 2025. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Statement of Capabilities to the designated contacts, with the understanding that this opportunity is not a commitment by the Government and does not restrict foreign participation.

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    Chiquita Glover-Perkins
    chiquita.glover-perkins@us.af.mil
    Ashleigh Ford
    ashleigh.ford.1@us.af.mil
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