SLC3S-A-EACN Support

The Department of the Air Force Air Mobility Command's 763rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron is conducting a sources sought announcement to identify potential contractors capable of providing Executive Airlift Communications Network (EACN) Support services. This requirement involves delivering in-flight Command, Control, Communications (C3) services for critical U.S. Government missions through three Air to Global Information Grid (GIG) Gateways located at Scott AFB, Joint Base Lewis McChord, and Joint Base Andrews, supported by a Systems Integration Laboratory. The objective is to expand existing U.S. Senior Leader communications support to include secure voice and video capabilities, access to SIPRNet and NIPRNet networks, and specialized long-haul circuit and network support for airborne operations. Contractors must demonstrate technical capabilities including network engineering, systems engineering, DevOps engineering, and information assurance management, with personnel holding TOP SECRET security clearances and specific technical certifications such as Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). The evaluation will focus on technical abilities and security clearance requirements, with capability packages due by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time on June 23, 2025, submitted via email to the designated Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and is open to both large and small businesses, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, HUBZone Firms, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. No incumbent contractors are specifically mentioned in the announcement materials. The anticipated contract structure is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) General Services contract with NAICS code 541519 (Other Computer Related Services) and a size standard of $34 million. The contract will support multiple mission sets including Senior Leader Command, Control, Communications Systems-Airborne (SLC3S-A) Operations, Mobility Air Forces (MAF) Operations, and other critical missions involving Air Force Global Strike Command's E-4B and U.S. Navy E-6B aircraft. The contractor will be required to provide 24/7 mission-essential support with continuous system monitoring and vulnerability management capabilities across the three specified locations.