FA2541-25-013_B-52 Hybrid SATCOM Demo_RFI.pdf

The Government is seeking industry feedback, recommendations, and best practices during the market intelligence phase of this effort. Please DO NOT provide generic capability statements; they will be deleted. The Government is seeking well defined responses with supporting documentation to assist with developing the acquisition strategy. All responses must be submitted via email to the contacts identified below. This is for informational purposes only and the Government will not be obligated to award to any interested vendors that present information in response to this RFI/ Sources Sought. The Government does not intend to pay for information received in response to this RFI. Responders to this invitation are solely responsible for all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. Proprietary information and trade secrets, if any, must be clearly marked on all materials. All information received in this RFI that is marked “Proprietary” will be handled accordingly.

Description(s):

The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) B-52 Hybrid SATCOM Demonstration is required to provide AFRL with connectivity to support waveform testing utilizing Ka-band satellite capacity.

Sought After Qualification’s for Possible Upcoming Requirement:

This requirement is for commercial satellite communication (COMSATCOM) transponded capacity, ground station services, and associated engineering for one (1) L3Harris Hybrid SATCOM System. Approximately 5 MHz of Ka-band capacity is sought for this demonstration. The minimum elevation angle from the system to the satellite is 10 degrees.

Detailed system information is included in the Technical Specification. The Government will provide the required modem for installation at a commercial ground station. The anticipated period of performance is 08/04/2025 – 10/31/2025.

The required testing is planned for three (3) phases:

08/04/2025 – 08/22/2025 Testing from a ground location in Salt Lake City, UT 09/22/2025 – 09/26/2025 Pre-flight testing from a ground location at Eglin AFB, FL 10/27/2025 – 10/31/2025 Flight test in the vicinity of Barksdale AFB, LA

1. Vendor capability questions:

a. Does your company have the capability to provide transponded capacity, ground station services, and associated engineering that could meet the requirements listed above?

b. Can these requirements be met at timelines presented above and, if not, is there a time at which they could be?

2. Is there any aspect of this requirement that may limit or restrict your ability to bid? If so, please provide details and recommendations.

Requested Information:

In addition to providing responses to the above questions, interested vendors are asked to submit the following information:

Air Force Research Laboratory B-52 Hybrid SATCOM Demonstration

Request for Information/Sources Sought

FA2541-25-013

United States Space Force Space Systems Command Commercial Service Office

A. Vendor Information Requested

a. Name of Business

b. Cage Code

c. Business Type SB/Large

d. POC: Name/Phone number/email

B. The intent is to solicit this requirement via GSA. However, if there are other contract vehicles that should be considered, please provide recommendations. If your company is within an appropriate GSA Schedule for this acquisition, please provide contract information to include Schedule #, NAICS and relevant CLINs. Additionally, if you have a GSA schedule but would require your schedule to be modified to meet this requirement, please identify what those would be.

C. If your company is a small business, please describe the ability to meet the requirements outlined in 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

All responses shall be submitted NLT 30 Jul 2025 by 5:00PM EST. Please submit your response to the following individuals (include all):

Mr. John Seacrist, Contracting Officer. Email: John.Seacrist@spaceforce.mil

Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by e-mail to the contacts above. Verbal questions will NOT be accepted. Answers to questions will be posted to SAM.gov or sent to all respondents via email. The Government does not guarantee that questions received after 25 Jul 2025 will be answered.

Response Guidelines:

Responses cannot exceed 15 (fifteen) pages, single spaced, 12-point type with at least one-inch margins on 8 1/2” X 11” page size. Page limits does not include cover page, ToC, and glossary. The response should not exceed a 5 MB e-mail limit for all items associated with the RFI response. Responses must specifically describe the contractor’s capability to meet the requirements outlined in this RFI. Oral communications are not permissible. SAM.gov will be the repositories for all information related to this RFI.

Upon conclusion of market research efforts, the Government anticipates releasing a formal solicitation for this effort.

Should you have any questions please reach out to the individuals above.

JOHN K. SEACRIST, NH-III, USSF

Contracting Officer Space Systems Command COMSO mailto:John.Seacrist@spaceforce.mil