RFI - Flight Antennas & Batteries

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command, through the 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Scott Air Force Base, is seeking vendor capability information for flight antennas and batteries to support the 15th Air and Space Operations Squadron's tactical communications and battery systems. The procurement involves five specific line items: the MP-3512/TG 30-512MHz Manpack Antenna, the 1Y58950 MPDP225X2/1.25-2.7 multi-band antenna, the 12500-2500-02 rechargeable 7.0 amp-hour lithium-ion battery, an E45-0070-414 O-ring, and the BT-70791CK lithium-ion battery. Required antenna capabilities include multi-band operation across 225-450 MHz and 1250-2700 MHz bands, omni-directional radiation patterns, 50-ohm impedance, VSWR of 2.5:1 or better, and MIL-STD-810 compliance for ruggedized construction. Battery requirements mandate lithium-ion chemistry, smart battery management capability, compatibility with tactical radio systems, and military safety certifications. Questions regarding the Request for Information must be submitted in writing by April 29, 2026, while vendor responses are due by May 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM Central Standard Time to Contract Specialist Katelyn Timmermann and Contracting Officer Angela Port.

This is a Request for Information only and is not subject to any small business set-asides. No incumbent contractors or current contractors are identified in the notice, and no award value or budget range is disclosed, as this is an informational solicitation designed to assess vendor capability rather than an actual procurement. Responses should include business information, CAGE code, UEI number, small business status and type, subcontractor listings with performance percentages, available contract vehicles such as GWACs or FSS agreements, capability statements, and intent regarding future proposal submission. The anticipated NAICS code is 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a 1,250-employee size standard. The RFI emphasizes the importance of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) components or certified equivalents, as substitutions may introduce compatibility risks and potentially void equipment certifications, and explicitly states that no funds are available for response preparation.