Sources Sought - SatLite SATCOMs
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- A048721
- Agency
-
Air Force Space Command
Air Force, 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
- Colorado Springs, Colorado 80914, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Space Command is conducting market research for satellite communications (SATCOMs) equipment, specifically seeking one SATCOM unit with comprehensive feed and low noise block/amplifier capabilities across multiple frequency bands including Ku, C, S, X, and Ka-band. The procurement targets vendors capable of providing highly specialized equipment compatible with a Sat-Lite Agilis 2431 Motorized Flyaway Antenna, with a preference for vendors offering the widest frequency band support at the lowest cost. The solicitation uses NAICS code 334220 with a small business size standard of 1,250 employees, and interested vendors must submit detailed responses by May 2, 2025, at 9:00 AM Mountain Time. Submissions must include delivery timelines, product specifications, warranty details, company information, and small business socio-economic status. Vendors are required to email responses to contracting personnel SrA Cristina Dobhriste and 1st Lt William Dabbs, with a specific focus on technical compatibility and comprehensive frequency band coverage.
This is a market research effort with no current set-aside designation, and the government emphasizes that this notice does not guarantee a formal solicitation or contract award. The technical requirements are precise, including specifications for antenna feeds with specific polarization characteristics, external 10 MHz reference inputs, and minimum gain requirements for amplifiers. While transmit capabilities are not mandatory, they will not be viewed negatively in vendor proposals. The procurement recommends purchasing feeds directly from Sat-Lite to ensure proper system integration. Although no specific award value or budget range is currently disclosed, the detailed technical specifications suggest a sophisticated and potentially high-value contract for advanced satellite communication equipment. The government is currently in the information-gathering phase, encouraging potential vendors to provide comprehensive details about their capabilities and potential solutions for this specialized SATCOMs requirement.
Notice text
Please refer to the attached Sources Sought and Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics - SATCOMs.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Q and A SS_SATCOMs.pdf | ||
| Sources Sought_SATCOMs.pdf | ||
| Attachment 1 - Salient Characteristics - SATCOMs.pdf |
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