SoN Mesh Radios.pdf
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- F2Z3C85198A002
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This is a Statement of Need for mesh radio communication devices for McConnell Air Force Base in Kansas, dated July 23, 2025. The 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) requires goTenna or equivalent devices for emergency response during primary communication failures or off-base operations to provide enhanced situational awareness for planning and recovery operations.
The procurement includes 30 goTenna or equal UHF radios capable of encrypted mesh communications without Wi-Fi or cellular service, along with an interface for real-time situational awareness accessible to responders, command and control nodes, and community agencies. Additionally, a goTenna Edge Relay or equivalent extender is required to ensure network connectivity across the installation including dual-response areas, with a minimum coverage area of 100 square miles. The contractor must provide on-site training at McConnell AFB for all potential users, deliver all items within 60 days after receipt of order (ARO), and provide one year of full coverage support warranty replacing any defects not caused by government damage or misuse at no cost to the government.
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23 July 2025
Statement of Need
Mesh Radio Communication Devices
McConnell AFB, Kansas
1. Overview
1.1. The 22nd CES requires goTenna or equal devices for emergency response during loss of primary communication means or off base response. The system will provide faster and more accurate situational awareness for planning and recovery.
2. Description
2.1. The deployment kit will include the following:
2.1.1. 30 goTenna or equal UHF radios for encrypted mesh communications. Ability to communicate without Wi-Fi or cell service.
2.1.2. An interface for on ground, real-time situational awareness during contingency events for responders and command and control nodes. Community agencies will also be able to connect to the interface when using the devices.
2.2. The goTenna Edge Relay or equal is used to extend the goTenna network, ensuring connectivity across the installation including dual-response areas. The extender will need to reach at least 100 square miles.
2.3. On-site training at McConnell AFB will be performed for all potential users.
3. Warranty
3.1. The contractor shall provide 1 year of full coverage support for the devices. Any defect that is not caused by government damage or misuse shall be replaced by the vendor at no cost to the government.
4. Delivery
4.1. The contractor shall complete delivery to McConnell AFB in Wichita, Kansas of each item
60 days ARO.
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