Integrated Broadcast Service (IBS) Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS)- Sustainment and Modernization

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Solicitation number
FA8555-24-R-0003
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

NAICS code
541330 Engineering Services

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About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing engineering services and support for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service Common Interactive Broadcast Uplink Site system located domestically and internationally. Contractors must have expertise in satellite communications, common interactive broadcast, common message format, network services, ultra high frequency technology, and extremely high frequency technology. Responses to the Request for Information are due by November 9, 2023 to help identify qualified sources for future solicitations under solicitation number FA8555-24-R-0003.

There is no set-aside designation for this opportunity. Relevant NAICS codes include 541511, 541512, and 541513. Current contractors were not identified. The RFI does not specify an estimated value or budget as this is a market research phase only. Respondents must have or be able to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance as the work involves classified systems located globally and will require collaboration with military, civilian, national, and foreign partners.

Notice text

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience required for the sustainment and modernization of the Integrated Broadcast Service Common Interactive Broadcast (CIB) Uplink Site (CUS) system located in multiple locations both inside and outside of the Continental United States (CONUS/OCONUS.) The Contractor will be required to work with teams consisting of military, civilian, national partners, foreign partners and contract personnel from various services and agencies. This is a TS/SCI program and requires all personnel to either possess a TS/SCI clearance or else to maintain eligibility during the adjudication process for TS/SCI clearance.

The Government does not have access to the data for the IBS CUS, associated software products, and CMF.  Technical data will not be provided to any Contractor as Government Furnished Information/Property (GFI/GFP).

Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The Government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

The Government respectfully requests that interested parties respond to this RFI. The requirement background, task description, RFI instructions, and questionnaire is included in the attached "IBS CUS RFI".  However, this RFI does not commit the Government to issue a contract for any material, supply, or service.  The Government is not at this time seeking proposals and will not accept unsolicited proposals.  Responders are advised that the Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred as a result of responding to this RFI.  All costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the expense of the interested party.  Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future solicitation for proposals, if any is issued.  

Files

File Type Posted
IBS CUS RFI.pdf PDF

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
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