Integrated spectrum Warfare (ISW)
ID: N6893625S0001Type: Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTERCHINA LAKE, CA, 93555-6018, USA

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Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

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NATIONAL DEFENSE R&D SERVICES; DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - MILITARY; EXPERIMENTAL DEVELOPMENT (AC13)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center, is soliciting proposals for the Integrated Spectrum Warfare (ISW) initiative. This opportunity focuses on research and development in the physical, engineering, and life sciences, aiming to enhance national defense capabilities through innovative solutions in spectrum warfare. Interested firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to participate, and they should refer to the attached announcement for detailed submission procedures and evaluation criteria. For further inquiries, potential applicants can contact Samantha Guth at samantha.a.guth.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 760-793-3079.

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