AH-64 Apache Longbow Crew Trainers (LCT) Virtual and Hardware Enhancements
ID: W58RGZ-19-F-0045-PZ0012Type: Justification
AwardedMar 31, 2023
Award #:W58RGZ-15-G-0006
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK ACC-RSAREDSTONE ARSENAL, AL, 35898-0000, USA

PSC

MODIFICATION OF EQUIPMENT- TRAINING AIDS AND DEVICES (K069)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/cf605778ca78413bb40f351f20ed4113/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking enhancements for the AH-64 Apache Longbow Crew Trainers through a contract modification. This procurement aims to upgrade and field concurrency and functional technical enhancements for the Generation 4 and Generation 5 AH-64 Longbow Crew Trainer simulator, originally awarded to The Boeing Company. The enhancements are critical for maintaining the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Apache Attack Helicopter fleet. Interested parties can reach out to Contracting Officer Haleigh Dobbs at haleigh.m.dobbs.civ@army.mil or Lindsey N. Jordan at lindsey.n.jordan2.civ@army.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Haleigh DobbsContracting Officer
    haleigh.m.dobbs.civ@army.mil
    Lindsey N. Jordan
    lindsey.n.jordan2.civ@army.mil
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