Request for Information - Future Flag Test Range_v3.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE

July 27, 2025

Tracking No. FA8629-25-R-5045

FROM: AFLCMC/WISK

Special Warfare Contracting Office

BLDG. 16, Rm 097

2275 D St., Area B

Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7200

SUBJECT: Request for Information (RFI), Range in support of Future Flag Operational Testing for TACP-M

Family of Systems.

1. NOTICE

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)/Request for Information (RFI) is issued for informational purposes and market research only; it does not constitute a solicitation. The government will not reimburse any company or individual for any expenses associated with preparing/submitting information in response to this posting. The information provided may be used by the government in developing its acquisition strategy, statement of work/statement of objectives, and/or performance specifications. Interested parties are responsible for adequately marking proprietary or competition sensitive information contained within their response as instructed later in this posting.

2. BACKGROUND AND SCOPE

The United States (US) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance & Special Operations Forces (ISR & SOF) Directorate, Special

Warfare (SW) Program Office (AFLCMC/WISN) is conducting market research to identify possible range facilities and support for Multi-Domain Operations for the Tactical Air Control Party-

Modernization Program Office (TACP-M) to test, validate, and integrate current and future

GOTS/COTS systems for communications with existing Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence (C4I) equipment interoperable with planned C4I equipment tying into the

Department of the Air Force's Battle Network, Agile Combat Employment's Communication Packages, the joint force's All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) capabilities/networks, and joint Digitally

Aided Close Air Support (DACAS) standards. The range facilities will enable TACP-M to test, integrate, and validate whether TACP-M systems provide survivable and effective C2 capabilities, sensing (passive and active) enemy activity within the electromagnetic environment to deliver non-kinetic effects through ground-based jamming Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) awareness, High

Capacity Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) Baseband Backhaul and other communications support equipment, advanced software defined waveforms (Low Probability of Intercept/Low Probability of

Detection (LPI/LPD)); tactical network infrastructure and architecture to move data across elements & echelons and Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) for force protection and network extension.

3. CAPABILITY GAP

TACP-M does not currently have a supported range facility that enables TACP-M to test, integrate, and validate TACP-M systems for Multi-Domain Operations that include survivable and effective C2 capabilities, sensing (passive and active) enemy activity within the electromagnetic environment to deliver non-kinetic effects through ground-based jamming Electro-Magnetic Spectrum (EMS) awareness, High Capacity Beyond

Line of Sight (BLOS) Baseband Backhaul and other communications support equipment, advanced software defined waveforms (Low Probability of Intercept/Low Probability of Detection (LPI/LPD)); tactical network infrastructure and architecture to move data across elements & echelons and Small Unmanned Aircraft

System (sUAS) for force protection and network extension.

Range Facility Requirements:

- At least 10 acres of secure grounds that have maintained access control points with integrated field laboratory and an additional 14,000 more acres of available operational space to conduct operations

- Wireless and Wired connectivity (I.E Internet) throughout facility (internal/external)

- Large open underground facility for emission testing in a controlled Radio Frequency (RF) environment

- Quiet external RF environment (up to 50+ dB isolation (potentially > 100 dB in specific locations)

- Secure facility designed with full CBRN resistance capability

- Facility approved for drone operations

- Up to 100 dB signal attenuation

- Fleet of 10 + heavy transport military vehicles that include armored personnel carriers, Flatbed trucks, UTV’s, 5 ton forklifts,

- Established improvised airfield

- Electronic Warfare and Cyber Infrastructure that include spectrum analyzers, vertical and horizontal radar, and data collection.

- Multi-spectral thermal imaging with drones

- Fleet of multiple drones of varying capability, up to 70-lb payload

- On-site counter-drone detection system

- 3D printing and advanced and additive manufacturing (AAM) facility

- 24/7 Operations and Field Support for operators

- On Site tactical vehicles for transport, targets and systems integration

- Facility grounds must have dense forest with heavy vegetation and rugged terrain to replicate the forested military environment for testing.

- Range Facility staff has capability to collect MDO data at events, exercises, and limited objective experiments for storage, management, and reporting

- Provide range space for beginner and advanced training for operational design, additive manufacturing support, peripheral development, test support, and validation of operator equipment skills

- Provide secure and discrete facility to enable interaction with the commercial marketplace to test, receive, manage, and deliver COTS, GOTS, IoT, SCADA, and OT goods and services to test, integrate, and validate with TACP-M systems

- Range Facility hosts TACP-M experimentation, test, exercises, and training events as determined by the

TACP-M TPOC

- Range Facility staff provides all facilities, materials, and labor to support the TACP-M experimentation, test, exercises, and training event objectives.

- Range facility enables TACP-M to research best in class COTS/GOTS hardware, software, radios, amplifiers, antenna, waveforms, and product form factors in an open market environment.

- Integrate COTS/GOTS components into new and existing systems that include but are not limited to deployable communication packages and datalink systems

- Staff supports Research designs that enable expedited integration of mission specific capabilities at the unit level.

- Enable TACP-M to utilize solutions to meet diverse mission requirements.

- Range facility will have 7.11 authority to operate IAW with I46411/1 and IAW NTIA Manual Chapter 7.11 for use of spectrum and changes to spectrum request through coordination with FAA and NTIA within 24 hours. Facility must be an approved authorized site for experimental operations IAW IAW NTIA Manual

Chapter 7 – section 7.11.3

- Establish key relationships utilizing managed attribution to influence domestic and foreign suppliers, open-source technology communities, and developer groups in support of US DOD interests.

- Facilitates national strategic growth through the establishment, staffing, and management of facilities and capabilities supporting the above objectives and requirements.

4. INSTRUCTION TO POTENTIAL RESPONDENTS

Interested parties who desire to participate in this SSS/RFI are encouraged to submit responses that demonstrate they presently have the technology and qualifications to provide the system described above. Responses shall also include the following information:

a. Respondent Data:

Company/Institute Name

Address

Point of Contact (to include phone number and email address)

CAGE Code

Web Page URL

Pursuant to NAICS Code 334220, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless

Communications Equipment Manufacturing state whether the company is:

Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

Women-Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

Economically Disadvantaged Women-

Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

HUBZone Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

Service Disabled Veteran Owned

Small Business (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

8(a) Certified (Yes / No) Self-Certified or Third Party Certified

SBA Certification Date: SBA Graduation Date:

If a more suitable NAICS code would be considered appropriate for this action please list it here:

State whether the company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, indicate the country of ownership).

State whether the respondent is interested in being a prime or subcontractor for this requirement.

b. Describe the capability of your product or products and provide product information and specifications. Additionally, describe the capability of your product(s) to meet the desired performance requirements listed above. If you are proposing development to integrate existing or new subsystems, clearly describe your approach.

c. Responses may include but are not limited to:

1) Pictures

2) Training videos

3) Architecture views

4) Drawings

5) Associations or connectivity with other end items/systems

6) Test results to support meeting threshold and objective requirements

7) Ability to deliver 2 units within 6 months after receipt of order

d. Rough cost estimate (i.e. rough order of magnitude (ROM)) based on an optimum or varied pricing quantities (this is for Government budget planning purposes and will not be considered a bid or binding in any manner).

e. Indicate whether the company is currently performing this type of work/whether the capability can be obtained under an existing Government contract. Provide the contract number(s) and

Government points of contact accordingly.

f. Indicate whether or not the company currently provides this type of work as a commercial solution. In this instance, “commercial item” means an item that is of a type customarily used by the general public or non-Governmental entities for purposes other than Governmental purposes.

Please indicate if this item has been sold, leased, or licensed to the general public; or has been offered for sale, lease, or license to the general public. Indicate whether all materials used are in compliance with the Buy American Act or Berry Amendment (10 U.S.C. 2533a), as applicable.

g. Provide the details of NET training including process and cost.

h. Describe any possible product improvements that could be made or are planned for the solution.

i. Describe any risks associated with the fulfillment of this projected requirement. This can include technical, or schedule risks associated with development, key performance parameters, etc.

j. Please provide specific details and rationale as to how compliance with FAR 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting, and FAR 52.219-33, Non-Manufacturer Rule, would be achieved in the event the Government sets this requirement aside for small business. Include specific details regarding teaming arrangements, etc. If subcontracts are to be used, provide the anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses, including foreign, will be used. If this effort is not set-aside for small business, small business utilization will be considered. Large and small businesses should provide a reasonable expectation for small business utilization as a percent of total contract value as well as supporting rationale for the recommended percentage.

5. RESPONSES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS:

a. The Government may contact respondents to obtain additional information or clarification to fully understand a company's response. This may include discussions, site visits, demonstrations, etc. to further the Government's understanding of a proposed solution, as well as a company's understanding of the Government's requirements.

b. Responses shall not exceed 10 pages (including cover page). Include technical and descriptive text and photographs/illustrations to provide sufficient detail. The submitted documentation becomes the property of the United States Government and will not be returned.

c. Respondents shall clearly mark proprietary data with the appropriate markings. Any proprietary information received in response to this request will be properly protected from any unauthorized disclosure. Any material that is not marked will be considered publicly releasable.

d. Government-contracted contractor support personnel may handle proprietary data submitted in response to this RFI. These support personnel will have signed the same Non-Disclosure

Agreements (NDAs) as Government personnel.

e. If you are currently providing your proposed capability on an existing government contract, please identify the contract and a government POC.

f. Broad industry participation for this RFI is encouraged. U.S. and non-U.S. firms are permitted to respond.

g. Please note that prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management

(SAM) database to be awarded a DOD contract; the NAICS code for this requirement, if applicable to the company’s capabilities, should be included in the company’s NAICS code listing in SAM. To learn more about this SAM requirement and how to register, please visit the

SAM website at: https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM

h. Responses are due electronically by 5:00PM Eastern time on 14 July 2025 via email to:

Edwin O. Hernandez

AFLCMC/WISN

Contracting Officer edwin.hernandez_mend ez.2@us.af.mil

1st Lt Zachary Raak

Program Manager zachary.raak.3@us.af.mil https://www.sam.gov/portal/SAM

i. This notice may be updated as additional information becomes available. Questions regarding this announcement shall be submitted in writing by email to the Contracting Officer identified above, with the other individuals identified above copied as a courtesy.

This is a Request for Information (RFI) only to identify potential sources for the solution. The information provided in the RFI is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. The

Government has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this RFI should not be construed as creating such a commitment or as an authorization to incur cost for which reimbursement would be required or sought.

Edwin O. Hernandez Mendez

Contracting Officer