BroadSim GNSS Simulation Hardware and Software
Closed Special Notice Posted
This opportunity was awarded. See its 2 award notices in the notice history.
- Solicitation number
- F1T0DC5266A101
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334511 Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 6605 Navigational Instruments
- Place of performance
- Eglin AFB, Florida 32542, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Squadron at Eglin AFB, Florida has published a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Talen-X, Inc. for BroadSim Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) simulation hardware and software. The anticipated contract will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price Commercial Purchase Order under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3572 and FAR 13.501 simplified acquisition procedures. The acquisition is being conducted as a sole source procurement due to the unique technical and security requirements that only the BroadSim GNSS simulator can meet. The notice falls under NAICS code 334511 for navigational system manufacturing and was posted on September 24, 2025. Competition is being limited specifically to the manufacturer because no value-added resellers exist for this specialized equipment and the procurement involves classified materials requiring DD-254 security protocols.
The purpose of this acquisition is to obtain highly specialized GNSS simulation equipment that can support classified military GPS signals including Y-Code, MNSA, and AES M-Code capabilities with appropriate security clearance handling. The system must provide multi-RF output capabilities for real-time simulation in dynamic spoofing and jamming environments, support over 2000 signals with real-time control, and fit within a compact 4U rack space footprint. Key technical requirements include compatibility with existing test infrastructure at 48 CTS Det 1, integration with the Panacea Field Test Suite, and government-approved MAAP/STARS integration for ACN approvals. Interested parties have until October 10, 2025 to respond to this notice, though given the sole source nature and specific manufacturer limitation, participation is effectively restricted to Talen-X, Inc. The equipment will support DoD cyber and GPS testing operations with advanced threat modeling and custom signal generation capabilities for Red Force emulation scenarios.
Notice text
The Air Force Test Center Operational Contracting Squadron (AFTC/PZIOAB) Eglin AFB, FL intends to award a sole source contract to Talen-X, Inc., 1610 SW Main St Ste 202 Ankeny, IA 50023, Cage: 7NK54, to provide BroadSim Global Navigation Satellite System Simulation Hardware and Software. The anticipated contract will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Commercial Purchase Order.
The statutory authority which permits other than full and open competition for this acquisition is 10 U.S.C. 3572, Implementation of Simplified Acquisition Procedures (41 U.S.C. 1901), as implemented by FAR 13.501. This authority is supported by an approved FAR subpart 13.5 Sole Source Justification. Competition is being limited to the manufacturer due to the BroadSim GNSS simulator being the only unit on the market that can meet very stringent requirements for our technical and security criteria. These include:
- Support for classified military GPS signals: including Y-Code, MNSA, and AES M-Code, with DD-254 handling.
- Multi-RF Output: real-time simulation of at least four RF outputs for dynamic spoofing/jamming environments.
- Real-time threat modeling: integrated jamming and spoofing capability with scriptable scenario execution.
- Compatibility with existing test infrastructure at 48 CTS Det 1, including integration with Panacea Field Test Suite.
- Custom GNSS signal modeling, satellite data injection, and waveform generation for Red Force emulation.
- Government-approved MAAP/STARS integration for ACN approvals.
- Proven use by other DoD cyber and GPS test agencies.
- Simulator must be capable of simulating 2000+ signals with real time control
- Simulator must occupy a total of only 4U of rack space. 4U to include jamming and spoofing capabilities.
- Simulator must support unlimited spoofers
There are no value-added resellers of this equipment and a DD254 is involved; therefore, it is the Government's intent to proceed with this sole-source action. The applicable NAICS code is 334511. The size standard as defined by the U.S. Small Business Administration is 1,350 employees. The anticipated award date is 11 October 2025.
CLIN 0001: Part #: A-BSI-GENESIS-4R BroadSim Genesis Hardware Platform, 4 RF Outputs (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0002: Part #: A-BSI-DUO BroadSim Duo (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0003: Part #: BSIM-GPS-L1CA BSIM GPS L1 C/A (Qty 2 Ea);
CLIN 0004: Part #: BSIM-GPS-L2C BSIM GPS L2C (Qty 2 Ea);
CLIN 0005: Part #: BSIM-GPS-P BSIM GPS P-Code (Qty 1 Ea);5
CLIN 0006: Part #: BSIM-GPS-Y BSIM GPS Y-Code (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0007: Part #: BSIM-GPS-AESM BSIM GPS AES M-Code (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0008: Part #: BSIM-GPS-MNSA BSIM GPS MNSA (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0009: Part #: BSIM-ADV-JAM BSIM Advanced Jamming (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0010: Part #: BSIM-ADV-SPO BSIM Advanced Spoofing/Repeating (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0011: Part #: BSIM-CSI BSIM Custom GNSS Signals (Modulations and Nav Data) (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0012: Part #: BSIM-IQ BSIM IQ File (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0013: Part #: BSIM-PLG-IMU-STAG BroadSim IMU STANAG Plugin (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0014: Part #: PAN-FT-1YR-1USR PANACEA Field Test 1 Year 1 User (Qty 1 Ea);
CLIN 0015: Part #: RXS-1YR-1USR RxStudio 1 Year 1 User (Qty 1 Ea); and
CLIN 0016: Part #: PANO-1YR-1USR Panorama 1 Year 1 User (Qty 1 Ea)
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS OR QUOTATIONS. No solicitation package will be issued on the Government Point of Entry. In accordance with FAR 5.102(e) copies of the solicitation can be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer listed below. However, the determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether conducting a competitive procurement is in the best interest of the Government. All responses that are received by 12:00 pm CDT on 10 October 2025 will be considered by the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals/quotes. All information submitted should support the offeror's capability to provide the items required or authorized to provide the item (in the event of brand name OEM requirements) and shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses must be in writing and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating an offeror's capability to provide these items. Verbal responses are not acceptable and will not be considered. Questions shall be submitted electronically to Kristina B. Brannon at kristina.brannon.1@us.af.mil.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Access control system upgrade | Award Notice | |
| Access control system upgrade | Pre-Solicitation | |
| BroadSim GNSS Simulation Hardware and Software | Award Notice | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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