Next Generation Tactical Termina (NGTT)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- RFI-NGT-061625-JJY
- Agency
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ACC Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army Contracting Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- PSC
- AJ12 General Science And Technology R&D Services; General Science And Technology; Applied Research
- Place of performance
- Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command Aberdeen Proving Ground is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for the Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) project. The government seeks a production-ready, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 Ka-band multi-beam lens array antenna terminal capable of supporting Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), and Geostationary Earth Orbit (GEO) satellite constellations. Key technical requirements include EIRP beam performance greater than 40 dB/k at all scan angles and G/T performance greater than 6.4 dB/k at all scan angles. Respondents must submit detailed information about their corporate experience in SATCOM terminal development, current Ka-band multi-beam lens array capabilities, technology readiness levels, production capacity, and development plans. The response deadline is 1600 hours EST on June 24, 2025, with submissions limited to ten pages and specific formatting requirements.
This procurement opportunity operates under NAICS code 541715 for Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences, with no set-aside designation specified. The RFI requires companies to identify whether they qualify as large or small businesses relative to the applicable NAICS code. No incumbent contractors, award values, or budget ranges are mentioned in the available documentation. The government emphasizes this is purely a market research effort that does not constitute a commitment to issue a future Request for Proposal, and all response costs will be borne by participating companies. An interactive Q&A template has been provided to facilitate contractor questions and government responses during the market research phase.
Notice text
Project Manager Tactical Network in support of Next Generation Tactical Terminal (NGTT) is conducting market research to identify if there are any potential sources capable of providing a production-ready, Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 Ka-band multi-beam lens array antenna terminal to satisfy the government minimum requirements.
Please include in your responses whether your business is considered large or small business in relationship to the NAICS code specified in this RFI.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NGTT_REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_20250616 TL.docx | DOCX document | |
| NGTT RFI Attachment - QA Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| NGTT_REQUEST FOR INFORMATION_20250616 TL.docx | DOCX document | |
| NGTT RFI Attachment - QA Template.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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