Network Communications System
ID: FA483025Q0043Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA4830 23 CONS CCMOODY AFB, GA, 31699-1700, USA

NAICS

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

PSC

COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS (5810)
Timeline
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    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 15, 2025, 3:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking information from qualified sources regarding the procurement of two software/hardware network communications systems for Moody Air Force Base in Georgia. The systems must facilitate the integration of multiple communication systems, providing On-The-Move (OTM) and At-The-Halt (ATH) capabilities while supporting resilient voice and data sharing, all within a transportable unit not exceeding 100 pounds. This procurement is critical for enhancing operational communication capabilities and requires the systems to be mobile, weatherized, and capable of aggregating data from user devices for integration into existing military communication protocols. Interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements and product specifications to the primary contact, Kevin Goris, at kevin.goris@us.af.mil, by the specified deadline, as this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes only.

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