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FA8228-21-R-9086Federal

Submission Closed08/18/2021, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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146650 UNIT, INTERFACE, DIGITAL OPTICAL

Solicitation # 232069

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8228 Afsc Ol H Pzim

NAICS

333314 - Optical Instrument and Lens Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Hill AFB, UT, 84056, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

Equipment+list+for+Beta+SAM.xlsx

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PhaseClosed

PostedAug 4

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Response DeadlineAug 18

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Submission Closed

08/18/2021, 10:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8228 Afsc Ol H Pzim

Contacts2 people available

OfficeHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8228 Afsc Ol H Pzim

Office AddressHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

Contacts

Jaide Sarchenko

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Darin Barnes

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a RFI to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only. The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. See attached equipment list.