J&A Sole Source
ID: Hood-2022-13Type: Justification
AwardedJan 4, 2023
Award #:W91151-23-C-0003
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QM MICC-FDO FT CAVAZOSFORT CAVAZOS, TX, 76544-0000, USA

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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is seeking a sole source procurement for a specialized Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) system to be utilized at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. The required ATE must possess high current and high voltage capabilities, including the ability to provide precise voltage measurements and high-speed data acquisition across a range of voltages and currents. This equipment is critical for testing electrical and electronic properties, ensuring the reliability and performance of military systems. Interested vendors can reach out to Joyce Frost at joyce.m.frost6.civ@army.mil or by phone at 575-678-5305 for further details regarding this opportunity.

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