KEYED BAMS AIRBORNE RECORDER (K-BAR) SYSTEM COMPONENTS
ID: N0016425Q0639Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

NAICS

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

PSC

RADIO NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT, AIRBORNE (5826)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7bbf4271f927471490f6b5f17e00a762/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking to procure components for the Keyed BAMS Airborne Recorder (K-BAR) system, specifically targeting a sole source contract with Curtiss-Wright Controls Electronic Systems Inc. The procurement includes various essential components such as processor assemblies, I/O blade assemblies, power supplies, and multiple gasket panels, which are integral to the existing systems already in use by the Navy. This solicitation, identified as N00164-25-Q-0639, is part of the government's ongoing efforts to maintain and enhance its airborne navigation capabilities, with a closing date for submissions set for May 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements and must ensure they are registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate in this opportunity.

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    CASSIDY SHAW
    cassidy.k.shaw.civ@us.navy.mil
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    The document provides information on a solicitation for commercial products and services specifically for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSBs). It outlines essential details such as the requisition number, contract number, solicitation number, and effective dates relevant to the bidding process. It indicates that responses are required by a specified due date and provides a contact for further inquiries. The solicitation includes various terms including payment methods and delivery requirements. Specific codes designate whether the solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ), Invitation for Bid (IFB), or Request for Proposal (RFP), along with a schedule for supplies or services. The document also stresses that contractors must sign, formally agreeing to the terms outlined, and presents a rating order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS). Furthermore, it notes the requirement for offerors to complete specified blocks, indicating economic and ownership status. This solicitation reflects the government's commitment to promoting participation among WOSBs in federal contracts, ensuring access to procurement opportunities while adhering to the regulatory framework set forth by federal acquisition rules.
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