SATCOM RFI.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER (AFLCMC)

HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, MASSACHUSETTS

Market Research Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. This notice is for information and planning purposes only. In accordance with Part 10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Government is conducting market research to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources in providing the capabilities to meet the requirements of the Government. This Request for Information (RFI) does not constitute a solicitation for bids or proposals, and it is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government. All information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. The information herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a competitive contract.

Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties’ expense. Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. To the maximum extent possible, please submit nonproprietary information. Any proprietary information submitted should be identified as such and will be handled accordingly and protected from disclosure in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Proprietary information will be safeguarded in accordance with the applicable Government regulations.

The Government shall not be liable for damages related to proprietary information that is not properly identified. Please note, there is no solicitation available at this time and any requests for a solicitation will not receive a response. Not responding to this request does not preclude participation in any future solicitation, if any is issued. Funds are not currently available for this effort.

Please be aware that all unclassified information submitted in response to this request, whether written, oral, electronic, graphic, or any other medium, may be subject to disclosure upon receipt of a proper Freedom of Information Act request from any person. A response to this RFI constitutes an acknowledgement that you are interested and may submit a proposal against any prospective solicitation. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any is issued.

Any submissions in response to this RFI constitutes consent for that submission to be reviewed by Government personnel, Federally Funded Research and Development Center (FFRDC) Contractor employees, and Advisory & Assistance Services (A&AS) Contractor employees and Systems Engineering and Technical Advisory (SETA) contractors supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) --unless the respondent clearly objects in writing to the release of this information to

DoD Contractor employees supporting Common Data Link (CDL) in a cover letter accompanying the respondent’s submission. All Government and DoD contractor personnel reviewing RFI responses understand their responsibility for proper use and protection from unauthorized disclosure of proprietary information.

Background: The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Aerial Networks Division (AFLCMC/HNA) requests that contractors identify themselves should they be employing a CDL waveform as part of their Satellite Communications (SATCOM) capability. Request for the contractor to provide all relevant information regarding the implementation of CDL waveforms on SATCOM. This identification is to aid the CDL community and SAF/AQI in accounting for all implementations of CDL waveforms on SATCOM.

Data Submission Requirements: The Government requests that responding contractors provide a document that includes all implementations of CDL specification-based waveforms on SATCOM not to exceed five pages. Do not send classified submission. If you desire to submit a classified document, please reach out to the POC’s below to obtain delivery information.

Questions and Answers/Assumptions and Exceptions: Contractors are cautioned that all communications are to be channeled through the Contracting Officer. Any questions whether technical or contractual in nature shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer and the Contract Specialists identified as follows:

Contracting Office Capt Cooper, Levi P, levi.cooper.3@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Dannie Wu, dannie.wu@us.af.mil.

Target Date for questions regarding this RFI is 7 Feb 2025 at 3:00 PM EST.

Questions received after the target date may not be answered.

RFI Responses are due NLT 3:00 PM EST on 21 Feb 2025. Submit responses via email or by DoDSafe request to the Contracting Officer, Capt. Cooper, Levi P, levi.cooper.3@us.af.mil and Contract Specialist, Dannie Wu, dannie.wu@us.af.mil.