Request for Information (RFI) for Enterprise Hybrid SATCOM Connectivity Solutions
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8614-RFI-26-0001
- Agency
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Lifecycle Management Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Mobility, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify commercial capabilities for developing, prototyping, installing, and sustaining Hybrid SATCOM and connectivity solutions across the Mobility Air Forces (MAF) fleet. The government seeks industry input on delivering compliant Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for commercially available or commercial-derivative systems that support connectivity requirements across multiple aircraft platforms including the C-5, C-17, C-130, KC-46, and KC-135. Key contract objectives include understanding the availability and completeness of technical data for TDPs, proposed technical and data validation methods, recommended data-rights strategies, and industry capability to support future integration, modification, cybersecurity updates, and sustainment across the enterprise. Responses must address five core questions covering corporate experience with enterprise-level connectivity programs, technical capability with prototyping and multi-platform integration, technical approach and validation methods, data rights and sustainment strategy, and training approach for installation and operations. The RFI response deadline is 5:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on April 30, 2026, with vendors required to submit a five-page white paper in Microsoft Word format along with a completion spreadsheet; an industry day event is scheduled for April 21, 2026, with registration due by April 17, 2026.
This RFI is not a set-aside and does not identify specific incumbent contractors or award values. The government emphasizes that commercially available solutions capable of installation in operational aircraft by fiscal year 2027 are of particular interest, and all responses will be analyzed using secure artificial intelligence automated tools to support potential follow-on acquisition actions under 10 USC 4022. The government envisions an incremental acquisition approach across four increments, with Increment 1 focused on Hybrid SATCOM prototyping and subsequent increments addressing NIPR/SIPR connectivity, next-generation DAFBN integration, and long-term sustainment. The contractor shall support a minimum throughput production rate of 12 aircraft per month during the installation phase, with required facilities across USAF installations, contractor facilities, and potentially overseas locations. This RFI is conducted for information and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a Request for Proposal or award a contract; the government will not reimburse costs for preparing responses, and respondents will not be notified of RFI results.
Notice text
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Update #2 · Latest ·
4/7/2026 UPDATE: INDUSTRY DAY NOTICE - Scheduled for 21 April 2026 - Attachment "Mobility Enterprise Connectivity Virtual Industry Day Notice"
SEE ATTACHED RFI DOCUMENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Mobility (WL), is conducting market research to identify and understand commercial capabilities for the development, prototyping, installation, and sustainment of Hybrid SATCOM and other connectivity solutions across the Mobility Air Forces (MAF). The Government seeks to identify sources capable of developing, validating, and delivering compliant Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for commercially available or commercial-derivative systems and components in support of USAF PEO/WL Mobility Air Forces (MAF) connectivity requirements.
This RFI is to understand (1) availability and/or completeness of technical data required to generate a compliant TDP, (2) proposed technical/data validation methods, (3) recommended data-rights strategies, and (4) ability to support future integration, modification, cybersecurity updates, and sustainment across the MAF enterprise. The MAF fleet requires secure, resilient, and agile connectivity to support global operations and command and control. To address these challenges, WL is exploring enterprise-focused acquisition mechanisms to rapidly integrate and field common connectivity solutions across multiple aircraft platforms and configurations.
WL envisions an incremental acquisition approach to field, certify, and scale common connectivity requirements across the MAF. While requirements are common, implementation will be platform-specific. WL requires a disciplined, repeatable process to visualize, validate, operationalize and rapidly scale enterprise connectivity capabilities in alignment with operational timelines.
WL seeks industry input on technical approaches, data availability, data rights considerations, training and the ability to deliver and sustain TDPs supporting MAF connectivity requirements. WL further anticipates that training will be required to support the effective installation, operation, administration, and sustainment of capabilities delivered under this effort for each platform. WL seeks industry input on training solutions that are adaptable and scalable to accommodate evolving capabilities, varied user roles and geographically distributed operational environments.
Responses will inform acquisition strategy, integration approaches, and future modernization across the enterprise. The proposed acquisition strategy is to utilize 10 USC 4022 to identify capable contractors to support follow-on production efforts.
WL intends to schedule an industry day event in regards to the content of this RFI.
An official date, 21 April 2026, has been scheduled via this posting.
Update #1 ·
SEE ATTACHED RFI DOCUMENTS FOR MORE INFORMATION AND SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Program Executive Office (PEO) Mobility (WL), is conducting market research to identify and understand commercial capabilities for the development, prototyping, installation, and sustainment of Hybrid SATCOM and other connectivity solutions across the Mobility Air Forces (MAF). The Government seeks to identify sources capable of developing, validating, and delivering compliant Technical Data Packages (TDPs) for commercially available or commercial-derivative systems and components in support of USAF PEO/WL Mobility Air Forces (MAF) connectivity requirements.
This RFI is to understand (1) availability and/or completeness of technical data required to generate a compliant TDP, (2) proposed technical/data validation methods, (3) recommended data-rights strategies, and (4) ability to support future integration, modification, cybersecurity updates, and sustainment across the MAF enterprise. The MAF fleet requires secure, resilient, and agile connectivity to support global operations and command and control. To address these challenges, WL is exploring enterprise-focused acquisition mechanisms to rapidly integrate and field common connectivity solutions across multiple aircraft platforms and configurations.
WL envisions an incremental acquisition approach to field, certify, and scale common connectivity requirements across the MAF. While requirements are common, implementation will be platform-specific. WL requires a disciplined, repeatable process to visualize, validate, operationalize and rapidly scale enterprise connectivity capabilities in alignment with operational timelines.
WL seeks industry input on technical approaches, data availability, data rights considerations, training and the ability to deliver and sustain TDPs supporting MAF connectivity requirements. WL further anticipates that training will be required to support the effective installation, operation, administration, and sustainment of capabilities delivered under this effort for each platform. WL seeks industry input on training solutions that are adaptable and scalable to accommodate evolving capabilities, varied user roles and geographically distributed operational environments.
Responses will inform acquisition strategy, integration approaches, and future modernization across the enterprise. The proposed acquisition strategy is to utilize 10 USC 4022 to identify capable contractors to support follow-on production efforts.
WL intends to schedule an industry day event in regards to the content of this RFI. An official date will be scheduled and provided via this posting.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Connectivity_Industry Day Notice.pdf | ||
| (U) WL Enterprise SOO Finalv 24 Mar 2026.pdf | ||
| Connectivity RFI Finalv_24 March 2026.pdf | ||
| AFLCMC_RFIResponseSpreadsheetQuestions.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| (U) WL Enterprise SOO Finalv 24 Mar 2026.docx | DOCX document | |
| Connectivity RFI Finalv_24 March 2026.docx | DOCX document |
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