Sources Sought Summary FD2060-23-34029 KuKA BLOS Communication Suite.pdf

This Request for Information (RFI) is a market research document for the HC-130J Ku/Ka Beyond Line of Site (BLOS) Communications Suite, solicitation number FD2060-23-34029. The U.S. Air Force seeks potential contractors to develop a complete technical data package for the HC-130J aircraft, including the procurement, installation, integration, and verification of a Ku/Ka BLOS Communications Suite. The contractor will be responsible for producing time compliance technical orders, ground maintenance technical orders, flight manuals, illustrated parts breakdown, and technical data package for the integrated Ku/Ka system.

The document includes a detailed Contractor Capability Survey with two parts: Business Information and Capability Survey Questions. Interested companies must submit their responses by 8 May 2025 via email to specific Air Force contacts. The survey requires companies to provide comprehensive information about their facilities, previous project experience, technical data package development capabilities, quality assurance processes, engineering services, and ability to support the HC-130J Ku/Ka BLOS Communications Suite. Both small and large businesses are encouraged to participate, with joint ventures and teaming arrangements specifically welcomed. The ultimate goal is to benefit the U.S. Government by providing instructions and authorizations for enlisted aircraft maintenance technicians to sustain the communications system.