SoN - goTenna - 23 July 2025.pdf

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This Statement of Need details a requirement by the 22d Civil Engineering Squadron (22 CES) at McConnell AFB, Kansas for mesh radio communication devices. The procurement includes a goTenna Pro Deployment Kit 2 with 30 UHF radios for encrypted mesh communications, capable of operating without Wi-Fi or cell service, and a goTenna Edge Relay to extend network connectivity across at least 100 square miles. The system will provide real-time situational awareness during emergency responses and allow community agencies to connect to the interface.

Key delivery and support requirements include: complete delivery of equipment by 7 November 2025, on-site training for all potential users by 12 December 2025, and a one-year full coverage warranty where the vendor will replace any device defects not caused by government damage at no cost. The primary objective is to enhance emergency response capabilities during loss of primary communication means or off-base response scenarios, ensuring faster and more accurate situational awareness for planning and recovery efforts.

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23 July 2025

Statement of Need

Mesh Radio Communication Devices

McConnell AFB, Kansas

1. Overview

1.1. The 22d Civil Engineering Squadron (22 CES) requires goTenna devices for emergency response during loss of primary communication means or off base response. The system will provide faster and more accurate situational awareness for planning and recovery.

2. Description

2.1. The deployment kit will include the following:

2.1.1. goTenna Pro Deployment Kit 2 w/30 UHF radios for encrypted mesh communications. Ability to communicate without Wi-Fi or cell service.

2.1.2. An interface for on ground, real-time situational awareness during contingency events for responders and command and control nodes. Community agencies will also be able to connect to the interface when using the devices.

2.2. The goTenna Edge Relay is used to extend the goTenna network, ensuring connectivity across the installation including dual-response areas. The extender will need to reach at least 100 square miles.

2.3. On-site training will be performed for all potential users no later than 12 December 2025.

3. Warranty

3.1. The contractor shall provide 1 year of full coverage support for the devices. Any defect that is not caused by government damage or misuse shall be replaced by the vendor at no cost to the government.

4. Delivery

4.1. The contractor shall complete delivery of goTenna Pro Deployment Kit 2 w/30 UHF radios and goTenna Edge Relay no later than 7 November 2025.

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