Summary: Statement of Need/Work - 1 ACCS Operations Desk Radio Package

This is a Statement of Need/Work memorandum dated July 7, 2026, from the 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron (1 ACCS) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, addressing the procurement of one radio system for the Operations Desk.

Primary Requirement and Technical Specifications:

The 1 ACCS requires a single radio system to maintain communications with E-4B aircraft, 1 ACCS personnel, and 595 AMXS during ground and in-flight operations. The radio must transmit and receive on VHF-LO, VHF-HI, and UHF bands (30-512 MHz), with Line-of-Sight and SATCOM capability, supporting VULOS and MUOS waveforms. The system must be capable of secure communications up to TOP SECRET classification level and feature RoIP (Radio over Internet Protocol) capability. The radio should have a small form factor suitable for placement on an office desk, dual Receiver/Transmitters, voice and data transmission capabilities, and should be upgradeable for expanding mission requirements.

Associated Equipment Requirements:

The procurement includes supporting infrastructure for each radio: at least one VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight antenna, one MUOS-capable antenna, one SATCOM antenna, roof-mounted masts for antenna support on a large office building, four lithium-ion batteries for power outage contingency, a two-bay charging station, a battery eliminator, a speaker box, coaxial cable for antenna connection, and speaker wire.