Air Defense Communication Services Air Defense Infrastructure
ID: 822571847Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY (DISA)TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION- HC1013SCOTT AFB, IL, 62225-5406, USA

NAICS

All Other Telecommunications (517810)

PSC

IT AND TELECOM - NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES (LABOR) (DG01)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a4cd7b62cb7c4d8aa0e319b6018adc76/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), is seeking industry input for innovative solutions to support the maintenance, sustainment, and enhancement of the Air Defense Communication Services’ Air Defense Infrastructure (ADI). This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather insights on comprehensive lifecycle support, including system management, cybersecurity measures, and logistics, to ensure effective communication across 178 radar/radio sites and other platforms critical to national security. Interested companies are encouraged to submit their corporate information and prior experience related to similar projects by June 6, 2025, to the primary contact, Jessica D. Penick, at jessica.d.penick.civ@mail.mil, or the secondary contact, Thuy Le, at thuyduong.t.le.civ@mail.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Jessica D. Penick
    jessica.d.penick.civ@mail.mil
    Thuy Le
    thuyduong.t.le.civ@mail.mil
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    ADCS ADI RFI 4.22.25 FINAL.pdf
    The Air Forces Northern (AFNORTH) is issuing a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on innovative solutions for the maintenance, sustainment, and enhancement of the Air Defense Communication Services’ Air Defense Infrastructure (ADI). This critical communication system facilitates secure information flow among various defense entities, emphasizing the urgency of maintaining operational integrity across 178 radar/radio sites and other platforms. The scope requires comprehensive lifecycle support, including system management, cybersecurity measures, and logistics, to ensure coordinated defense responses. The government seeks proposals that enhance the ADI via emerging technologies while adhering to stringent security compliance. Submissions should detail solutions addressing data transport, architecture, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity protocols, focusing on implementation processes and support services. Interested companies must provide corporate information and prior experience with similar projects, ensuring they meet specified requirements. The RFI underscores the government’s commitment to national security and the importance of timely, effective communication in air defense operations. All responses must be submitted by May 23, 2025, with clear notices regarding proprietary information.
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