Wideband Anti-Jam Modem (WAM)
The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), on behalf of the Program Executive Office (PEO) Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) Communication and Global Positioning System Navigation Program Office (PMW/A 170), intends to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the design, development, testing, integration, verification, and production of up to 966 Wideband Anti-Jam Modem (WAM) units. The WAM is the Navy's next generation Wideband Satellite Communications (SATCOM) modem that will be integrated with the Navy Multiband Terminal (NMT) on ships and submarines and the Modernization of Enterprise Terminal (MET) on shore for communications over the Wideband Global SATCOM (WGS) satellite constellation. The anticipated solicitation release date is January 2019, with questions due by January 22, 2019.
There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The Government estimates procuring up to 966 WAM production units to be delivered under an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with firm fixed prices.
N00039-19-R-0009 Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command
Pre-Solicitation 1/3 11/21/18, 10:16 AM Wideband Anti-Jam Modem (WAM)
This solicitation seeks proposals to design, develop, test, integrate, verify and produce up to 966 Wideband Anti-Jam Modem units for the Navy. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, on behalf of the Program Executive Office for Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence Communication and Global Positioning System Navigation Program Office, will evaluate proposals. The WAM units are intended for integration with the Navy Multiband Terminal on ships and submarines and the Modernization of Enterprise Terminal ashore to enable communications over the Wideband Global SATCOM satellite constellation. The due date for proposals is August 26, 2019. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by email to the listed contracting officer by the dates specified in the amendments.
There is no set-aside designated for this requirement. The NAICS code is 334220 for Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing. The estimated value is up to 966 production units to be delivered over an unspecified period of performance. No incumbent or current contractors are named. The place of performance will be at locations supporting Navy ships, submarines and shore facilities requiring the WAM units for SATCOM capabilities.
N00039-19-R-0009 Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command
Solicitation 2/3 8/3/20, 11:58 AM Wideband Anti-Jam Modem (WAM)
The Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command awarded contract N00039-20-D-0065 to L3 Technologies on July 30, 2020 for the Wideband Anti-Jam Modem (WAM). The contract valued at $83,038,894 is for the provision of the WAM, which is a critical communications device that enables uninterrupted data transmission in contested electromagnetic environments. The quantity and period of performance for the WAMs were not specified in the Award Notice.
N00039-19-R-0009 Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command
Award Notice 3/3 8/3/20, 12:21 PM