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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on April 19, 2017. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Multi-Dimensional Air Craft Support

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H92257-17-U-0002Federal

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Marsoc H92257

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

NC

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

2

MARSOC_Questions_17-U-002.pdf

PDF

Questions_Answers_17U0002_19April2017.pdf

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Marsoc H92257
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSNEADS FERRY, NC, 28460-0101, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Marsoc H92257
Office AddressSNEADS FERRY, NC, 28460-0101, USA
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