Sources Sought for Overhaul of the Turret, Assembly, Infrared
ID: W58RGZ-26-R-0028Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

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

PSC

NIGHT VISION EQUIPMENT, EMITTED AND REFLECTED RADIATION (5855)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/378166774f0543928d6de651ea75de9d/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential sources for the overhaul of the Turret, Assembly, Infrared. The procurement aims to assess the feasibility of a competitive acquisition for a minimum of 30 and a maximum of 160 units, which includes a Foreign Military Sales quantity of 26 units, with the applicable NAICS code being 334511. The Turret, Assembly, Infrared is crucial for military operations, and currently, Teledyne FLIR Defense, Inc. is the only known approved source for its overhaul. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and business information via email to Maggie Bevis by December 29, 2025, referencing the sources sought number in the subject line.

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    Maggie Bevis
    maggie.g.bevis.civ@army.mil
    Lindy L. Pinchon
    lindy.l.pinchon.civ@army.mil
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