SATCOM Base Stations Upgrade & Technical Assistance

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
FA561326S0009
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
Ramstein Air Base Missouri Germany

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Air Force United States Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa, through the 700th Contracting Squadron, is conducting market research to identify vendors capable of upgrading existing PRC-112G SATCOM Base Stations and providing associated technical support. This pre-solicitation notice (FA561326S0009) seeks information to determine potential sources for the upgrade and 3-day technical assistance program, with responses due by February 16, 2026. Interested vendors must demonstrate direct experience supporting General Dynamics PRC-112G/SBS-112 systems, possess access to required proprietary technical data, and hold OEM-authorized service credentials. The government has not established formal evaluation criteria at this stage, as this is market research only and does not constitute a commitment to issue a solicitation or award a contract. The requirement is anticipated to be completed no later than March 31, 2026, and prospective contractors should note that this sources sought announcement does not reimburse respondents for preparation costs.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and involves upgrading currently fielded General Dynamics systems, with the incumbent contractor being General Dynamics. The scope includes a SATCOM Base Station hardware and/or software upgrade along with an FZ 55 Laptop running Windows 10 (P/N: 01-P42420H005), with the work location specified as Ramstein Air Base in Germany. The requirement encompasses one lot consisting of one equipment unit and one 3-day technical assistance period for operational training purposes. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC Code 5820 (Radio and Television Communication Equipment, Except Airborne), indicating the technical nature of the required goods and services.

Notice text

SOURCES SOUGHT FOR: SATCOM Base Stations Upgrade & Technical Assistance (FA561326S0009)

THIS IS A MARKET RESEARCH/SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE SEEKING INFORMATION ONLY.THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY SEEKING RESPONSES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACQUISITION. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. THIS SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT TO ISSUE A SOLICITATION OR ULTIMATELY AWARD A CONTRACT, NOR DOES IT RESTRICT THE GOVERNMENT TO A PARTICULAR ACQUISITION APPROACH OR OTHERWISE REIMBURSE RESPONDENTS FOR ANY COSTS INCURRED IN PREPARATION OF A RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE. 

1.0 Requirement Description: The 700th Contracting Squadron is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of providing an upgrade and associated 3-day technical support for existing PRC-112G SATCOM Base Station (P/N: SBS-112) manufactured by General Dynamics. The requirement is limited to sustaining and upgrading a currently fielded system and ensuring continued functionality with associated equipment.

The Government anticipates the effort may include a base station hardware and/or software upgrade and 3-day technical assistance for equipment operational training purposes.

Interested vendors must demonstrate experience supporting General Dynamics (PRC-112G/SBS-112 systems, access to required proprietary technical data, and the ability to provide OEM-authorized services.

2.0  Requirement Specifications:
The anticipated scope may include, but is not limited to:

SBS-112 Upgrade : SATCOM Base Station upgrade.
With FZ 55 Laptop with Operating System: Win10
P/N: 01-P42420H005
Qty: 1 EA

Technical Assistance: 3-Day Technical Assistance at customers facility
General Location: Ramstein AB, Germany
Qty: 1 LOT

3.0 Required Delivery: No later than 31 March 2026

4.0 The anticipated NAICS Code is 334220,  RADIO AND TELEVIION BROADCASTING AND WIRELESSS COMMUNICIATIONS EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING

This Sources Sought is issued solely for information and planning purposes only and is not a Request for Proposals or Quotes (RFP or RFQ) or an obligation on the part of the Government to acquire any services. Responses to this sources sought are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government reserves the right to determine how it should proceed as a result of this notice. Furthermore, those who respond to this sources sought should not anticipate feedback with regard to its submission. The Government will not pay any cost incurred in response to this sources sought. All costs associated with responding to this sources sought will be solely at the responding party's expense. The information provided in this sources sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government. Please carefully review the attachments and respond according to the directions stated below. Documentation of technical expertise and capability must be presented in sufficient detail for the Government to determine that your company possesses the necessary functional area of expertise, certification, authorization and experience to compete for this acquisition. It is imperative that business concerns responding to this notice articulate their capabilities clearly and adequately. Responses to this notice are strictly voluntary. 

 

5.0 Interested Vendor Responses:

5.1 Please include the following in your response: 

1. Name of company 

2. Primary Point of Contact 

3. Institution or organization affiliation 

4. Email address 

5. Phone number 

6. Company's business size and CAGE/UEI codes 

7. Brand-Name and Part Number available 

Do NOT include the following in the response: 

1. Do not submit formal proposals or offers; 

2. Do not submit requests to be considered for award or to be notified of a future solicitation; 

3. Do not submit requests to be added to a mailing or distribution list; 

4. Do not submit questions or comments not related to this sources sought; 

5. Do not respond via telephone. 

5.2 How to Submit Responses: 

1. Submit the required information to Aubreeana Taylor, Contracting Officer via email at aubreeana.taylor@us.af.mil

2. Please include "SOURCES SOUGHT – SATCOM Base Stations Upgrade & Technical Assistance" in the e-mail subject line. 

3. If you have any questions regarding this source sought, please submit them via e-mail. 

4. The sources sought closing date is Monday, 16 February 2026, at 0900 Eastern Standard Time (EST) / 1500 Central European Time (CET). 

6.0 Points of Contact:

6.1 Primary Point of Contact: 

Aubreeana Taylor 

Contracting Officer 

aubreeana.taylor@us.af.mil  

Kapaun Air Station, Geb. 2767  

67661 Kaiserslautern 

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