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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on March 25, 2025. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

GARDEM 2 COMMAND & CONTROL - SPACE INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE & RECONNAISANCE (C2-SpISR)

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RFI-RIKF-B004Federal

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Place of Performance

NY

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Documents

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GARDEM+RFI+C2+RD+Order+Final+25MAR25.docx

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SOW+-GARDEM++C2-SpISR+12++MAR+25.docx

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8750 Afrl Rik
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA
Office AddressROME, NY, 13441-4514, USA

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Request for Information (RFI) RIK-RIKF-B004 SEE ATTACHMENT FOR FULL ANNOUNCMENT DETAILS AND SOW ATTACHMENT INCLUDED.

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