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MQ-4 Flaring Tool

Department of Defense · DEPT OF THE NAVY · Presolicitation · N6833526Q1226

posted 28 September 2026 · closes 13 October 2026 · NAICS 332216 · PSC 5120

Summary

The Naval Air Warfare Aircraft Division intends to procure a Flaring Tool (P/N T2797-12) for the MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System used by the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. The tool creates precise, leak‑tight flares on rigid tubing for fluid systems on the aircraft. The notice provides no further technical detail beyond the part number and its application.

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