MARKET SURVEY: PC-RVR Visibility Sensors
ID: 6973GH-25-MS-10935Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

TRANSPORTATION, DEPARTMENT OFFEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION6973GH FRANCHISE ACQUISITION SVCSOKLAHOMA CITY, OK, 73125, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED HARDWARE (5961)

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https://sam.gov/opp/cbd64bd640c34b8ab157d9b01594a9ca/view
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    The Department of Transportation, specifically the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), is conducting a market survey for PC-RVR Visibility Sensors. This procurement aims to gather information on potential sources capable of providing visibility sensors that are critical for aviation safety and operations. These sensors play a vital role in search, detection, navigation, and guidance systems, ensuring accurate visibility measurements for aeronautical applications. Interested parties should reach out to Connie Houpt at connie.m.houpt@faa.gov for further details regarding this sources sought notice.

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    Connie Houpt
    connie.m.houpt@faa.gov
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