Questions and Answers - 29 June 2026 .pdf
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This is a Questions and Answers document dated 29 June 2026 addressing inquiries related to a Source Sought Notice for radio frequency backplane assemblies supporting the GLOBUS weapons system.
The document clarifies that reverse engineering is only required if obsolescence issues arise; otherwise, contractors should provide designs based on the Technical Data Package (TDP) provided. The Government already possesses Unlimited Data Rights (UDLs) to existing documents but will require UDLs if reverse engineering is performed. Regarding competition, Anaren (now TTM Technologies) remains a solicited source, and this will be conducted as a full and open solicitation to increase competition. Classified information detailing specific X-Band or S-Band frequencies and design requirements will be provided after contract award only. The backplane assemblies are components of the GLOBUS system. The Source Sought Notice is part of a larger effort involving three related backplane RFIs: a Digital Backplane Assembly, an S-Band Radio Frequency Calibration Backplane Assembly, and a divider/combiner backplane. The Contracting Officer is Brandon A. Jones, NH-03, DAF, AFLCMC/ESGK-R, Strategic Ground Sensors.
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Questions and Answers
29 June 2026
a) The Source Sought Notice mentions "Reverse Engineering" in the Data Rights section. It is unclear what the Government is asking for. If a new FFF design is provided, is the Government also expecting Unlimited Data Rights, or only in the case where Reverse Engineering of a unit manufactured by Anaren is provided to us as GFE?
Response: Reverse Engineering is only needed if there are obsolescence issues;
otherwise, this is a FFF design as provided in the TDP. The USG already has Unlimited Data Rights (UDLs) to the documents provided but would require UDLs if reverse engineering is performed.
b) Is this RFI soliciting alternate sources to Anaren to increase competition for this item, or is Anaren no longer providing this item and the Government is thus seeking a new source for ongoing sustainment?
Response: Anaren is now TTM Technologies and they have been solicited for this item as well. This will be a full and open solicitation.
c) will the Classified data be provided only upon contract award, or prior to that?
Response: The Classified Information will be provided after contract award and will list the exact X-Band or S-Band frequencies and requirements that the board(s)/assemblies shall be designed to.
d) In which final system or Weapons System is this part used?
Response: GLOBUS
e) Is the RFI for the Digital Backplane (Notice ID FA8507_DPA_SourcesSought) part of the same system?
Response: Yes, there are three backplanes that are part of the same system. Below are the SAM links:
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Brandon A. Jones, NH-03, DAF Contracting Officer AFLCMC/ESGK-R
Strategic Ground Sensors https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22S-Band%20Radio%20Frequency%20Calibration%20Backplane%20Assemblies%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true https://sam.gov/search/?page=1&pageSize=25&sort=-modifiedDate&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordRadio%5D=ALL&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bkey%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5BsimpleSearch%5D%5BkeywordTags%5D%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=%22Digital%20Backplane%20Assembly%22&sfm%5Bstatus%5D%5Bis_active%5D=true
| 2026-06-29T11:38:25-0400 | |
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