Automatic Bus Transfer Switch and Static Automatic Bus Transfer Switch for the Virginia Class Subs - ASC - Supplier, Capability and Innovation Portal
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About this tender
Automatic Bus Transfer Switch and Static Automatic Bus Transfer Switch for the Virginia Class Submarine Sustainment Program ASC is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from suppliers with the capacity and capability to design & manufacture Automatic Bus Transfer Switch & Static Automatic Bus Transfer Switch for the Virginia Class Submarines (VCS). Requirements ASC is working with the US Navy and US Shipbuilders to qualify Australian vendors for the Virginia Class Submarine (VCS) supply chain and are seeking high quality Automatic Bus Transfer Switch and Static Automatic Bus Transfer Switches suited for a marine environment, with preference to be designed and manufactured in Australia for use on VCS Sustainment Program. The Automatic Bus Transfer Switches required under this Expression of Interest are various in nature, including but not limited to: Automatic BUS Transfer Switch (ABT) Static Automatic BUS Transfer Switch (SABT)
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