RFI Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES).
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- Solicitation number
- F1S0AV6090A001
- Agency
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Air Force Test Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334220 Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Edwards, California 93524, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) at Edwards Air Force Base, California is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought Synopsis to identify contractors capable of designing and building a Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES) system. This procurement seeks a self-contained, portable wireless communications network that integrates with existing aircraft intercom systems on C-17, KC-135, and KC-46 aircraft, utilizing 802.11xx (WiFi) and/or Bluetooth protocols. Key requirements include a minimum 30-meter transmission range, battery operation for at least 30 minutes (with 60 minutes desired), wall power capability, support for a minimum of 32 connected devices, and compatibility with commercial VOIP software such as TeamSpeak or Mumble on both iOS and Android platforms. Interested vendors must submit capability statements demonstrating relevant government or commercial contract experience, business size classification, and CAGE code/DUNS information to inform the development of an acquisition strategy. Responses must be submitted no later than April 21, 2026 at 9:00 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time to Karina Alvarez (Contract Specialist) and Amanda Tate (Contracting Officer), with submissions limited to 10 double-spaced pages in Microsoft Word or compatible format.
This pre-solicitation notice does not include any set-aside designations and contains no reference to incumbent contractors or award values. The contractor must deliver two complete copies of the HAWCEYES system to Edwards AFB, with the design coordination phase to be completed within 90 days of contract award and final build and delivery within 90 days of design approval. Personnel assigned to the contract must meet administrative and security requirements, including SAM.gov registration, appropriate security clearances, Level I Antiterrorism Awareness training for those with 45 or more days of base access, and background checks to obtain base access via AFMC Form 496. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) with a Product Service Code of 5985 (Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment). This RFI is not a binding commitment, and responses will not result in payment; rather, submissions will contribute to a market research report to determine whether sufficient capable sources exist to proceed with a formal Request for Quotation on SAM.gov.
Notice text
This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Synopsis and Request for Information (RFI) to afford industry an opportunity to provide information regarding their capabilities to provide commercial items. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ) or an Invitation for Bid (IFB), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the U. S. Government to form a binding contract. Parties that respond will not be paid for the information submitted. The Air Force is hereby requesting capability statements and other information from interested sources.
General Information: The Air Force Test Center at Edwards AFB, CA is in the process of determining the acquisition strategy to obtain information from potential eligible and interested contractors for the purchase of HELPFUL AIRBORNE WIRELESS. COMMUNICATION ECOSYSTEM YIELDING ENHANCED SHARING (HAWCEYES). The AFTC anticipates awarding a contract under the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334220 and a Product Service Code (PSC) of .
System for Award Management (Sam.gov) registration is mandatory for this contract (see SAM website at (https://sam.gov/content/home). Responses will contribute to the Market Research Report as part of the acquisition strategy development process. Sources responding are invited to provide input and recommendations concerning contract type, contract clauses, and other aspects of the acquisition and anything else that may help to develop an efficient and effective acquisition strategy. If sufficient responsible and capable sources are identified, a formal RFQ will be posted on SAM.gov.
Interested parties are requested to furnish a capability statement detailing their capabilities to provide these services, include highlights of experience on similar government or commercial contracts/agreements. In addition, please indicate business size (Large or Small), CAGE code/DUNS, provide a list of any contracts or other agreements similar in nature, the program/project name, contract number or other identifier, administering office/address, and the point of contact with the current telephone number.
The AFTC will not pay for information or comments provided and will not recognize any cost associated with submission of comments. Please provide your response in Microsoft Word or a Microsoft Word compatible format. Submissions should be to the point and no more than 10 double space pages. Responses shall not be proprietary and will be unclassified.
Interested vendors should submit responses no later than April 21 09:00 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT). Small Business sources responding should state their business size status based on the NAICS referenced above. Replies to this RFI should be sent via email to
Karina Alvarez, Contract Specialist, AFTC/PZIOA at karina.alvarez.4@us.af.mil
and cc:
Amanda Tate, Contracting Officer, AFTC/PZIOA at amanda.tate@us.af.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| HAWCEYES RFI .pdf | ||
| HAWCEYES SOW.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES). | Solicitation | |
| Helpful Airborne Wireless Communication Ecosystem Yielding Enhanced Sharing (HAWCEYES). | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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