RFI SEDR Porting Revised 03NOV25.pdf

Request for Information

Porting Second Generation Anti-Jam Tactical UHF Radio for NATO (SATURN) Enhanced Data Rate (SEDR) Waveform onto Operational Radios

I. NOTICE

This is not a request for proposal. This notice is for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in providing the capabilities to meet the requirements of the Government. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.

Respondents are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties’ expense. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. To the maximum extent possible, please submit nonproprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be handled accordingly and protected from disclosure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified.

Please note, currently no solicitation is available. Requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. Funds are not currently available for this effort.

Please be aware that all unclassified information submitted in response to this request, whether written, oral, electronic, graphic, or any other medium, may be subject to disclosure upon receipt of a proper Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request from any person. A response to this RFI constitutes an acknowledgement that you are interested and may submit a proposal against any prospective solicitation. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

Any submissions in response to this RFI constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) contractor employees, and Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) contractor employees supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Command, Control, Communications & Battle Management (C3BM) Directorate, Aerial Networks Division (C3N), Gateway/Tactical Data Link Branch (C3NG) unless the respondent clearly objects in writing to the release of this information to FFRDC or A&AS contractor employees supporting AFLCMC/C3NG in a cover letter accompanying the respondent’s submission. All Government and Department of Defense (DoD) contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information.

II. BACKGROUND

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/C3N) is seeking qualified and interested vendors to both self -identify and re-verify their specific expert qualifications and technical experiences that qualify them for the PMO’s effort to implement the SEDR waveform porting onto existing operationally relevant software-defined radios and obtain subsequent certifications needed for operational use.

The anticipated scope of this effort includes, but is not limited to, the following phases:

• Waveform Porting: Porting current and future SEDR waveform specifications onto software defined radios.

• Integration and Testing: Ensuring integration and functionality of the ported waveform with the existing radio hardware and software.

• Certification: Obtaining all necessary certifications for operating SEDR waveform on the specified radios, including NSA Type-1 certification and airworthiness, if applicable. This includes preparing all necessary documentation and supporting the certification process.

• Documentation: Providing comprehensive documentation detailing the porting process, integration procedures, test results, and certification artifacts.

• Training: Providing training documentation or education on the operation and maintenance of the ported waveform.

III. DATA SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The Government requests that interested vendors provide the following documentation in a vendor selected format Not Later Than (NLT) 19 December 2025 at 1:00 PM EDT via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Capt Alexandra Hutchinson, alexandra.hutchinson.1@us.af.mil. The Target Date for submitting questions is 21 November 2025 at 4:00 PM EDT. Questions received after the target date may not be answered. The

Government, to the extent it determines practicable, will respond to questions from vendors. Any question submitted to the Government will be posted along with the Government’s response and available for review by all potential vendors.

The Government requests that interested and qualified vendors provide the following:

(1) A Statement of Interest (SOI) in the subject effort addressing the specific area listed below.

a. Company Profile: Overview of your company, including experience in waveform porting, integration, and certification. Provide relevant past performance examples, particularly with similar radios and waveforms.

b. Technical: Describe your company’s experience with porting waveforms onto the specified radios.

Include details on your development process, testing methodology, and quality assurance procedures.

c. Certifications: Describe your company’s process for obtaining the necessary certifications, including NSA Type-1, cybersecurity, and airworthiness certification. Provide details of your experience with these certification processes and estimated timelines.

d. Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): Describe your company’s e process to identify, assess, and mitigate risks throughout the supply chain.

e. Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM): Provide a ROM for the project including waveform porting, integration, testing, certification, documentation, and training.

f. Schedule: Provide a notional schedule for completing all aspects of the project, including milestones and key deliverables.

(2) If your company cannot fulfill the entire scope of this effort, please identify the specific tasks or areas of expertise you are qualified to perform. Be specific about the capabilities you can provide . Include any subcontractors or suppliers that may be required to support this effort.

(3) Identify the names of company contracting personnel (including phone number and e-mail address) who may participate in discussions with the Government.

(4) Physical Address and Performance Address

(5) Web Page URL

(6) CAGE Code

(7) DUNS Number

(8) DSS Authority Office (if known)

(9) Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (small business standard is less than 1,250 employees)

(10) Small Business Classification (if any)

The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources responding to this RFI. All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested party's expense. This notice does not constitute a solicitation for bids and proposals and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Request for Information, your response will be treated as information only. The information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No solicitation regarding this announcement is available. The Government will not pay for any material provided in response to this RFI and submittals will no t be returned to the sender. A response to this RFI constitutes an acknowledgement that you are interested and possibly submit a proposal against any prospective solicitation.

Primary Points of Contact:

Alexandra Hutchinson, Capt, USAF

Contracting Officer

AFMC AFLCMC/C3NK

E-mail: alexandra.hutchinson.1@us.af.mil

Contracting Office Address:

5 Eglin Street, Building 1624 Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts 01731