GASNTi2b2_Industry_Day_Announcement_Oct26.pdf

Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Increment 2, Block 2 (GASNTi2b2)

Industry Day Notice

Agency Department of the Air Force Organization Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center

Notice Number GASNTi2b2_IND_DAY_NOTICE_541512;

GASNTi2b2_IND_DAY_NOTICE_541715

Primary Point of Contact Mr. Claud During

Contact Information Email: cladius.during.ctr@us.af.mil | Telephone:

(575) 412-1408

Purpose This notice updates the earlier GASNTi2b2 Industry Day save-the-date announcement issued on 11 August 2026 and revises the event date to occur on 9 December 2026.

The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center plans to conduct an Industry Day in support of the Global Aircrew Strategic Network Terminal Increment 2, Block 2 (GASNTi2b2) effort. The purpose of the event is to provide industry with an overview of the required capability and obtain feedback to support market research and acquisition planning.

The contemplated effort involves the design, development, and integration of components to deliver a strategic ground-based High Frequency (HF) communications capability. The Government remains interested in industry feedback regarding technical feasibility, schedule realism, integration considerations, production capacity, and acquisition approach.

Event Information Date 9 December 2026 Time 8:00 am EST Location Hanscom AFB, Massachusetts Format In Person Classification / Handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)

The Government anticipates providing a GASNTi2b2 program overview followed by a question-and-answer session. Optional one-on-one discussions may also be offered in the afternoon, subject to Government availability. Interested parties should indicate one-on-one interest during registration. An expression of interest does not guarantee a one-on-one session.

Pre-Event Materials / Market Research The Government anticipates releasing a pre-read package on or about 13 November 2026. The package is expected to include a Question Set and a GASNTi2b2 Capability Summary, along with any additional releasable supporting information the Government determines appropriate.

Response instructions, submission method, and the response deadline will be provided in the Question Set.

Registration Interested organizations should register by contacting the Point of Contact identified below no later than 24 November 2026. Registration submissions should include:

• Company name and address

• Attendee name(s)

• Contact information

• All applicable CAGE codes

• One-on-one interest

• Required AFNWC/NC visitor access request (VAR) information, as applicable Each company is limited to 4 participants. Substitutions after the registration deadline will not be permitted unless specifically approved by the Government. Additional access, security, and event instructions will be provided to confirmed attendees.

Industry Questions Industry questions may be submitted no later than 24 November 2026 to the Point of Contact identified below.

The Government may consolidate questions and publish general, non-proprietary responses on SAM.gov on or about 1 December 2026. Companies shall clearly identify any proprietary information included in their submissions.

Handling Guidance A CUI handling memorandum will be attached to this notice and will serve as the applicable event handling guidance in lieu of a Security Classification Guide (SCG).

Do not submit classified information through SAM.gov or unclassified email. Any need for classified coordination should be raised with the Government Point of Contact without including classified content in the request.

Point of Contact Mr. Claud During Email: cladius.during.ctr@us.af.mil Telephone: (575) 412-1408

Disclaimer This notice is issued solely for market research and acquisition-planning purposes. It is not a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation for bid, or commitment by the Government to issue a future solicitation or award a contract.

Participation is voluntary and is not required to compete for any future acquisition. Participation will not provide an advantage or disadvantage in any future competition. The Government will not reimburse costs associated with attendance, travel, preparation, meetings, or responses to this notice. Information presented during the Industry Day is preliminary, subject to change, and does not represent a commitment by the Government.