Attachment 1 DEK SOO..pdf

Statement of Operation (SOO)

DEK (Dual Enclave Kit) Expeditionary Communications Equipment

24 April 2025

-Purpose

Acquiring an Expeditionary Communications Flyaway Kit will significantly enhance base fighter squadrons' capabilities by providing highly deployable encrypted rapid communications worldwide. This advanced kit enables seamless and secure communication, ensuring that fighter squadrons can swiftly coordinate and execute missions regardless of their location or operational environment. By facilitating real-time information sharing and tactical adjustments, the kit directly contributes to increased operational effectiveness. Furthermore, it supports the principles of Agile Combat Employment (ACE) by allowing squadrons to rapidly reposition and adapt in response to emerging threats, thereby maintaining strategic advantage and operational flexibility in dynamic combat scenarios. This capability is essential for achieving mission success and enhancing overall readiness in modern warfare.

-Technical Requirements

The contractor shall provide a compact Expeditionary Communications Fly Away Kit that includes the following components: KG250X encryption style hardware to ensure secure telecommunications; Cisco-style switches capable of supporting at minimum eight or more users on both Non-classified Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPR) and Secret Internet Protocol Router Network (SIPR); Cisco Network Advanced Software License; a 12-month Starshield service plan accompanied by a Starshield mini terminal kit for enhanced connectivity; and a 36-month warranty that includes comprehensive 24/7 help desk support to address any technical issues that may arise during operation; training for 2 students within 90 days of delivery; This configuration will ensure robust and reliable communication capabilities for tactical deployments.

-Delivery Requirements

This equipment requires NLT 90 calendar days delivery date once awarded.

-Authorized Resellers

The contractor may be an authorized reseller of new and refurbished/remanufactured equipment for OEMs proposed under this DO. The contractor may also procure directly from the OEM or utilize other legitimate distribution channels to provide the required products in accordance with the OEM’s policies on reselling. Any contractor’s channel relationships with their OEM partners (gold, silver, etc.) will be represented in the best pricing offered. If the contractor is not an OEM reseller, the contractor shall clearly identify this on the submitted proposal and list the OEM resell partner’s registered relationship with the OEM. DOs may restrict the use of authorized resellers, specific OEMs, or identify required OEMs. The contractor shall ensure all products are genuine and eligible for any OEM warranties, maintenance agreements and licensing as offered.

Genuine products are those products the OEM, by their policy, considers not “secondary”, destroyed, stolen or scrapped.

-Remanufactured/Refurbished Products

Any product offering that is remanufactured or refurbished shall be clearly identified as such by the contractor on the submitted proposal. Remanufactured products shall have the OEM or factory certification, if available, for that product. Remanufactured and refurbished products shall be certified according to the standards set forth in the policy of the OEM.

-Items on Backorder

In their response to a Request for Quote (RFQ), the contractor shall provide notification, if applicable, that a particular item is on backorder, the expected lead-time to fulfill the order, etc. It shall be implicit that a response to an RFQ with no items identified on backorder is a declaration that the items are available at the time of quote submission.

-Warranty

The contractor shall provide any OEM pass through warranty and standard commercial warranties applicable to the products being purchased at no cost. This shall apply to new, refurbished and remanufactured equipment.

-Hardware and Associated Software and Peripherals

All hardware delivered under this DO shall include associated software, documentation and associated peripherals required for operations (such as controllers, connectors, cables, drivers, adapters, etc.) as provided by the OEM. This is true only if the applicable OEM provides such items with the product itself.

-Software

For all software that is outside of hardware and purchased independently, the contractor shall provide the software license registered to the customer’s organization.

-Shipping Information

All products shall be shipped to:

Shaw Air Force Base Building 160, 526 Houston Ave, Shaw AFB, SC, 29152

Inspection/Acceptance: The following Government officials are responsible for receiving the products and performing inspection:

Inspection/Acceptance: The following Government officials are responsible for receiving the products and performing inspection: