Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) - Request for Information
ID: AFNWC_PZT_001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA2293 AFNWC PZHSBEDFORD, MA, 01730, USA

NAICS

Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

RADIO AND TELEVISION COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, EXCEPT AIRBORNE (5820)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8df000f9db794724a8bc6924aa2cf131/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), is seeking information from qualified sources regarding the Family of Advanced Beyond Line-of-Sight Terminals (FAB-T) to support the modernization of Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) Command Post Terminal (CPT) software and long-lead hardware procurement for the Evolved Strategic SATCOM (ESS) program. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to gather market research data to inform acquisition decisions and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in the future. The goods and services sought are critical for enhancing strategic communications capabilities within the Department of Defense. Interested parties are encouraged to submit their capability statements within ten (10) calendar days from the notice posted on SAM.gov, and inquiries can be directed to Ms. Charis E. Dalessio at charis.dalessio@us.af.mil or Mr. Michael A. Pacheco at michael.pacheco.4@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Michael Pacheco
    michael.pacheco.4@us.af.mil
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