B-2 ZSR-63 BAND2 Antenna, LH Lower 5895-01-303-4582 DAA3393P003-115
ID: B2_ZSR63Band2Antenna_LH_Lower_NSN5895013034582_PNDAA3393P003-115Type: Sources Sought
Overview

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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8122 AFSC PZAABTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

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ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)
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    Posted Sep 26, 2023, 3:15 PM UTC
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    Updated Sep 26, 2023, 3:15 PM UTC
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    Due Sep 26, 2025, 5:00 AM UTC
Description

Sources Sought DEPT OF DEFENSE is seeking potential vendors for an engineering services effort regarding the B-2 ZSR Band 2 Antenna, LH Lower. This antenna is part of the B-2 DMS subsystem for receive and transmit functions and forms a portion of the outer mold line. The purpose of this effort is to resolve obsolescence, develop, and qualify a sustainable configuration for manufacturing. Potential vendors must be capable of evaluating the BOM, identifying obsolete parts and materials, proposing alternatives for long-term sustainment, and meeting all existing specification requirements. Northrop Grumman is currently the only known source with qualifications for this effort. Vendors must demonstrate capabilities in low observable applications, B-2 aircraft antenna repair and manufacturing, B-2 aircraft integration and environmental testing, and maintaining a quality system. Small businesses may be eligible for a set-aside portion of the requirement.

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