ACE Military SATCOM Terminals

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA527025PKA03
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
517410 Satellite Telecommunications
Place of performance
Kadena Air Base Okinawa Japan

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Pacific Air Forces, specifically the 18th Contracting Squadron at Kadena Air Base in Japan, is conducting a sources sought announcement for military satellite communication terminals. The procurement focuses on Tampa Microwave Satellite Terminals, specifically a 1.3m X-Band Manpack with a standard power RoHS iDirect 950MP Modem and associated accessories. This market research initiative is categorized under Product Service Code 7G22 for IT and Telecom Satellite and RF Communications Products and NAICS code 517410 for Satellite Telecommunications. Interested contractors must electronically respond by April 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM JST to Ms. Sayo van der Woude and Mr. Keigo Miyagi, providing company details including name, physical location, point of contact, and CAGE code. The government emphasizes that this is a research effort to identify potential sources and does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of contract award.

The sources sought notice has no specific set-aside designation, indicating the opportunity is open to a broad range of potential contractors. The government has not disclosed specific award values or budget ranges for this procurement. Respondents are explicitly instructed not to submit pricing information, as this is purely a market research exercise to understand potential vendor capabilities. The announcement covers a single line item for satellite communication terminals, with no indicated quantity or specific timeline for service delivery. Contractors interested in participating must carefully review the requirements and understand that submitting information is voluntary, with no compensation provided for preparation of capability statements. The procurement represents a targeted effort by Pacific Air Forces to explore market capabilities for specialized military satellite communication equipment.

Notice text

2 versions

Update #2 · Latest ·

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.

18CONS/PKA is searching for qualified firms that can provide: Tampa Microwave Satellite Terminals: 1.3m X-Band Manpack (standard power) HoHS iDirect 960MP Modem, with additional accessories.

See attachment for information.

Ammendment 0001 has been added to the attachments. 

Update #1 ·

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY.

18CONS/PKA is searching for qualified firms that can provide: Tampa Microwave Satellite Terminals: 1.3m X-Band Manpack (standard power) HoHS iDirect 960MP Modem, with additional accessories.

See attachment for information.

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