Statement of Need.pdf
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This is a Statement of Need/Work memorandum from the 1st Airborne Command Control Squadron (1 ACCS) at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, dated 7 July 2026, addressed to the 55th Contracting Squadron (55 CONS).
The 1 ACCS requires one (1) complete radio package with associated equipment to improve communications with E-4B aircraft and the 595th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron during ground and in-flight operations. The radio must transmit and receive across VHF-LO, VHF-HI, and UHF bands (30-512 MHz), support Line-of-Sight and SATCOM capability, and utilize VULOS and MUOS waveforms. The system must enable secure communications up to TOP SECRET classification, support voice and data transmission, and be RoIP capable. The radio must be desk-sized with a small form-factor and ideally include two Receiver/Transmitters with upgrade capability. Associated equipment requirements include one VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight antenna, one MUOS-capable antenna, one SATCOM antenna, support masts capable of roof installation on large office buildings, four (4) lithium-ion batteries per radio for power outage use, one (1) 2-bay charging station, one (1) battery eliminator, one (1) speaker box per radio, coaxial cable, and speaker wire. Installation of all equipment on and within Building 500 at Offutt Air Force Base is a contractor responsibility. No specific response dates, award dates, or pricing information is provided in this statement of need.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
1ST AIRBORNE COMMAND CONTROL SQUADRON
OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE NEBRASKA 68113
7 July 2026
MEMORANDUM FOR 55 CONS
FROM: 1 ACCS
SUBJECT: 1 ACCS Operations Desk Radio Package Statement of Need/Work
1. To improve communications with E-4B aircraft, 1 ACCS and 595 AMXS, the 1 ACCS requires one (1) radio to maintain contact between the above-mentioned entities during ground and in-flight operations.
2. Characteristics of the radios are listed below:
a. Must be able to transmit and receive on VHF-LO, VHF-HI and UHF bands (30-512 MHz).
b. Must be Line-of-Sight and SATCOM capable.
c. Must be capable of at least utilizing the VULOS and MUOS waveforms.
d. Must be capable of secure communications up to TOP SECRET.
e. Must be of a small enough form-factor that can be placed on an office desk.
f. Must be able to transmit and receive voice and data.
g. Must be RoIP capable.
h. Should have two Receiver/Transmitters.
i. Should be upgradable in the event of expanding mission requirements.
3. In addition to the radios, the 1 ACCS will require the associated equipment to make the radios work. These include:
a. At least one (1) VHF/UHF Line-of-Sight antenna per radio.
b. At least one (1) MUOS capable antenna per radio.
c. At least one (1) SATCOM antenna per radio.
d. Masts to physically support the antenna through various weather conditions. These must be able to be placed/secured to the roof of a large office building. There may not be a dedicated platform available for installation.
e. At least four (4) lithium-ion batteries, per radio to allow for use in a power outage.
f. At least one (1) 2-bay charging station, per radio.
g. At least one (1) battery eliminator per radio.
h. At least one (1) speaker box per radio.
i. Coaxial cable to connect the radios to the antenna.
j. Speaker wire to connect the speaker to the radio.
4. The radios and associated equipment must also be installed by the contractor. The 1 ACCS equipment will need to be installed on and in Building 500.
JONATHAN M. SMITH, MSgt, USAF Flight Chief, A-Flight
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| SMITH.JONATHAN.MYCHAL.1146965071 |
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