NEW HAWCEYES RFI.pdf

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This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Synopsis issued by the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base, California, for the Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES) program. The AFTC is conducting market research to determine acquisition strategy and identify potential contractors capable of providing commercial items related to this airborne wireless communication system. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334220, and the Product Service Code (PSC) is 5985. System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration is mandatory for eligible contractors.

Interested vendors must submit capability statements no later than July 6, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time. Responses should be submitted via email to Karina Alvarez, Contract Specialist, at karina.alvarez.4@us.af.mil, with a copy to Amanda Tate, Contracting Officer, at amanda.tate@us.af.mil. Capability statements must include business size designation (Large or Small), CAGE code/DUNS number, experience highlights on similar government or commercial contracts, relevant program/project names, contract numbers, administering office information, and current points of contact. Submissions should not exceed 10 double-spaced pages, be submitted in Microsoft Word or compatible format, and contain unclassified, non-proprietary information. The government will not compensate vendors for responses and will not recognize associated costs. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov. Respondents are also invited to provide recommendations regarding contract type, contract clauses, and other acquisition strategy considerations.

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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) HELPFUL AIRBORNE WIRELESS

COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM YIELDING ENHANCED SHARING

(HAWCEYES)

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U. S. Government to form a binding contract.

Parties that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. The Air Force is hereby requesting capability statements and other information from interested sources.

General Information: The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain information from potential eligible and interested contractors for the purchase of HELPFUL AIRBORNE WIRELESS. COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM YIELDING ENHANCED SHARING (HAWCEYES). The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220 and a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5985. System for Award Management (Sam.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at (https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov.

Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, including highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/agreements. In addition, please indicate business size (Large or Small), CAGE code/DUNS, provide a list of any contracts or other agreements similar in nature, the program/project name, contract number or other identifier, administering office/address, and the point of contact with the current telephone number.

The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages. Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified.

Interested vendors should submit responses no later than July 6, 2026 09:00 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Small Business sources responding should state their business size status based on the NAICS referenced above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to Karina Alvarez, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZIOA at karina.alvarez.4@us.af.mil and cc: Amanda Tate, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZIOA at amanda.tate@us.af.mil.

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