Vendor Questions and Answers- RFQ FA568221Q5002.docx

(RFQ FA568221Q5002) Vendor’s Questions About Requirement & Answers:

1. Do we know which satellites the Ka and X band versions will operate upon? IntelSat FlexGround is a Ku band service, so for certification purposes we do need to know if these require WGS ARSTRAT certification, or some other satellite certification.

0. Answer from Requirement Owner: “So in regards to the first question, simply no. Since we are requesting an iDirect terminal, these should already be WGS ARSTRAT approved per this page: https://www.idirectgov.com/who-we-are/news/wgs-certification-03-2019. Also, we are primarily needing a Ku band antenna and configuration, due to IntelSat being a Ku service provider. We would like to have the ability for X band, in the event we want to switch to MILSAT services later on down the road.”

1. What is the time frame for delivery? I can see it is one terminal, is that the extent of the requirement or is this for testing leading into a larger requirement.

1. Answer from Requirement Owner: “The time frame for delivery would be ASAP. These terminals are crucial for ACE and holding alert all throughout EUCOM. So having these delivered sooner rather than later would be ideal. Also, as of now, we are not looking to make any other satellite terminal purchases in the near future. These are primarily for proof of concept, and ACE sustainability requirements. Future purchases may be made, but not within the next 1-2 years potentially.

1. Amplifier transmit power levels will be required to provide a quote. Are there more in depth specifications available?”

2. Answer from Requirement Owner: “I do not have any specifics for this last question. As long as we have the necessary hardware to output on a Ku band for IntelSat FlexGround, then we are ok. Both manufacturers assured that this was possible. If you need more info, just reach back out and we can discuss.”