Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) - Request for Information
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- AFNWC_PZT_001
- Agency
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Air Force Materiel Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) to identify industry sources capable of supporting Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Command Post Terminal (CPT) Terminal software modernization and long-lead hardware procurement for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program. This pre-solicitation notice is specifically targeting radio and wireless communications equipment manufacturers within the 334220 NAICS code. The Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center's Strategic Communications Program Office is seeking capability statements from potential contractors to support critical acquisition decisions. Interested parties must submit their capability statements electronically within ten calendar days of the January 14, 2025 posting date, with all questions and submissions directed to Contract Specialist Ms. Charis E. Dalessio or Contracting Officer Mr. Michael A. Pacheco via official Air Force email addresses. The RFI emphasizes that this is a market research effort and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal, with no guaranteed commitment to future procurement.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, meaning it appears open to all qualified vendors. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the document, the focus on strategic communications terminal modernization suggests a potentially significant investment in advanced communications infrastructure. The procurement targets software modernization and hardware procurement for nuclear weapons communication systems, indicating a critical national security component. The ten-calendar-day response window suggests the Air Force is seeking rapid market insights to inform their acquisition strategy. The RFI's scope encompasses radio and television communication equipment manufacturing, specifically targeting vendors with expertise in advanced satellite communication terminal technologies and software development capabilities for strategic communication systems.
Notice text
Request for Information (RFI): This is not a solicitation announcement. Responses to this announcement will be used by the Department of the Air Force to support acquisition decisions. This RFI is solely for information and market research purposes; it does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and should not be construed as a commitment by the Government or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. The Government is not obligated to pay for the information received from respondents to this RFI.
Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) Strategic Communications Program Office is conducting market research to identify industry sources capable of Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Command Post Terminal (CPT) Terminal software modernization and long-lead hardware procurement to support the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program.
The Government requests that all responsible sources submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency, no later than ten (10) calendar days from the date of this notice posted to SAM.gov.
Please submit all questions, comments, feedback, or capability statement regarding this RFI via e-mail to the following points of contact:
Ms. Charis E. Dalessio, Contract Specialist: charis.dalessio@us.af.mil
Mr. Michael A. Pacheco, Contracting Officer: michael.pacheco.4@us.af.mil
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) - Notice of Contract Action (NOCA) | Special Notice | |
| Request for Information (RFI) - Solid-State Power Amplifier | Pre-Solicitation |
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