Navigational Instruments

Code 6605
Child
Spend Category Level 1
Industrial Products & Services
Spend Category Level 2
Test & Measurement Supplies
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PSC 6605 (Navigational Instruments) encompasses specialized electronic and mechanical equipment designed for positioning, guidance, and navigation purposes across military and aerospace applications. These instruments include global positioning systems, inertial navigation units, compasses, air data computers, and related components critical for precise location tracking, route planning, and operational navigation. The devices are primarily used in military platforms such as aircraft, naval vessels, submarines, and ground vehicles to provide real-time spatial awareness and navigational data.

The federal contract awards under PSC 6605 demonstrate a robust market for navigational instrumentation, with contracts ranging from $1,416 to $462,018, typically issued by agencies like the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Naval Supply Systems Command, and Coast Guard. Frequent awardees include Rev-Cap Company (a small disadvantaged business), Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, and Moeller Instrument Company. Most awards are unrestricted or small business set-asides, with firm fixed-price purchase orders and delivery orders predominating. Common performance locations include facilities in New Jersey, Connecticut, and California, with contract durations generally spanning 12-24 months.

Recent federal contract opportunities for PSC 6605 largely focus on repair, modification, and procurement of navigation systems for military applications. The Naval Supply Systems Command has posted multiple solicitations requesting source-approved global positioning systems, inertial navigation units, and control indicators. Other opportunities include the Air Force's request for flight line test sets, the Navy's market research for GNSS-denied navigation capabilities, and the Coast Guard's procurement of gyro compass kits. These opportunities predominantly target small businesses and require technical expertise in developing, maintaining, and repairing complex navigational instruments for defense platforms.

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